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Zuzu Bailey
Every time a bell rings, an angel gets its wings.
— It's a Wonderful Life · 1946
Behind the line
What it means
Our interpretation.
The saying links the ordinary sound of a bell with an angel receiving wings. Its simple cause-and-effect structure makes a small event seem full of unseen significance. Read as an expression of hope, it gives an everyday sound a tender, magical meaning.
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