bell the cat

English - Turkish

Definition of bell the cat in English Turkish dictionary

tehlikeli işi üzerine al

tehlikeli işi üzerine almak

kendini ateşe atmak

başkası için riske girmek

English - English

Definition of bell the cat in English English dictionary

To undertake a dangerous action in the service of a group

do the dangerous thing, take the risk, face the danger with bravery

take a risk; perform a daring act; "Who is going to bell the cat?

Hyphenation

Bell the cat

Turkish pronunciation

bel dhi kät

Pronunciation

/ˈbel ᴛʜē ˈkat/ /ˈbɛl ðiː ˈkæt/

Etymology

() From a mediaeval fable in which mice want to put a bell round the cat's neck but cannot agree who should do it.