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BELL THE CAT

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Bell The Cat.

Bell The Cat - as a verb

Take a risk; perform a daring act

Example: "Who is going to bell the cat?"

Example Sentences

"In the fable, the mice held a meeting to discuss how to bell the cat."
"The plan to bell the cat and put an end to their fear was met with skepticism."
"The older mice warned that it would be impossible to bell the cat without risking their lives."
"The phrase 'bell the cat' is often used to describe a difficult or dangerous task."
"Many politicians promise to tackle tough issues but often fail to bell the cat."
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