Explaining "Who will bell the cat?"

What does it mean?

The phrase "Who will bell the cat?" refers to proposing a daring or difficult action, and then questioning who will actually undertake the risky task. It highlights the difference between suggesting a solution and being willing to personally carry it out.

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Origin

The phrase comes from an old fable, often attributed to Aesop, where a group of mice decide that it would be helpful to hang a bell around a cat's neck to be warned of its approach. However, none of the mice are willing to do the dangerous job.