bell out

bear away the bell

To be superior in something.

bell the cat

To undertake a dangerous action in the service of a group.

lose the bell

To be defeated in a contest.

ring a bell

To seem at least vaguely familiar.

ring one's bell

To strike or bump one's own head with a strong blow, especially with concussive force.

ring someone's bell

To physically traumatize someone with a strong blow, especially a concussive blow to the head.

save by the bell

To rescue or favorably assist (someone) by means of a timely interruption or the sudden termination of difficult circumstances.

saved by the bell

Rescued or favorably assisted by a timely interruption or by the sudden termination of difficult circumstances.