lose the bell | Idiomator

Meaning: (obsolete,idiomatic)To be defeated in a contest.1600, [Torquato Tasso], “(please specify |book=1 to 20)”, in Edward Fairefax [i.e.,Edward Fairfax], transl.,Godfrey of Bulloigne, or The Recouerie of Ierusalem.[…], London:[…]Ar[nold]Hatfield, for I[saac]Iaggard and M[atthew]Lownes,→OCLC:In single fight helost the bell.

Examples:

EN: Well, add 2" to the waist, and lose the bell-Bottoms.
ES: Bien, agréguele 2 pulgadas a la cintura y suelte mas los botones.

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