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bell the cat
verb as in tempt fate
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It was in connexion with this exploit that Angus acquired the nickname of “Bell-the-cat.”
But an Archibald Bell-the-Cat was not to be found on every hedge.
Afterwards the enemy was taken by him, he retaining the cognomen of "Archibald Bell-the-cat."
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On this page you'll find 9 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to bell the cat, such as: ask for it, court danger, court disaster, push one's luck, tempt the gods, and try one's hand.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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