bells and whistles
Example Sentences
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That saves time and money for network operators who don’t want or need an operating system with lots of bells and whistles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
Sometimes it’s best to strip away all the bells and whistles and just tell a story.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
Building costs are high enough as it is, without adding in extra bells and whistles.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 6, 2026
He described not winning the title in the ring as "bitter-sweet", adding: Saturday night, I can have the full bells and whistles.
From BBC ● May 7, 2026
If you find it a breeze to write a simple sentence, but start hyperventilating when a few bells and whistles are added, you’re not alone.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
