wedding bells
The phrase "wedding bells" symbolizes marriage celebrations and is rooted in historical traditions of warding off evil spirits and bringing good luck to newlyweds.
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Definition
B1Ceremony
(literal)Bells rung to celebrate a marriage ceremony.
Example
- The sound of wedding bells filled the air as the couple exited the church.
B2Figurative
(idiomatic)A phrase suggesting that a marriage is likely to happen soon.
Example
- Whenever I see them together, I can't help but hear wedding bells.
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