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bear away the bell

idiom
Meaning

To be superior in something.


Origin

disputed origin

A bell was once a traditional prize in races.

Examples
SIMPLE

She always bears away the bell in our local chess club.

CONTEXTUAL

After months of intense training, the young athlete finally bore away the bell at the national championships.

COMPLEX

While many talented artists submitted work to the gallery, the young painter bore away the bell with her stunning and original portrait.

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  3. 03

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    Not all there; slightly crazy.

  4. 04

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  6. 06

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