bell the cat

• Expression idiomatique signifiant entreprendre une tâche dangereuse ou difficile au bénéfice du groupe, souvent en référence à celui qui se porte volontaire pour une action risquée que tous les autres craignent.

An old idiomatic expression meaning to take on a dangerous or difficult task for the benefit of a group, often referring to someone who volunteers to do something risky that everyone else is afraid to do.

1. Take a dangerous riskC2informal

   To attempt a difficult or dangerous task that requires great courage, especially one that benefits a group.

   Attacher le grelot

   • Everyone agreed the plan was good, but no one was willing to bell the cat.
   • In the meeting, he was the only one brave enough to bell the cat and confront the boss.
   • The team needed someone to bell the cat and ask for a raise.