bells and whistles

Example Sentences

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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

Ultimately, large customers are going to develop some of their own bells and whistles, or cut seats.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Not to go all Charlie Brown here – and yes, a Peanuts-themed fireplace exists on the Interwebs – but might we introspect about these commercialist and consumerist bells and whistles leading us astray?

From Salon • Dec. 18, 2025

There are no ads, paywalls, dark patterns, or bells and whistles at all.

From Slate • Dec. 14, 2025

It had all the bells and whistles like AR support and 5G capabilities.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young