bells and whistles

Example Sentences

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I do not think of myself as a guy who’s above trying out little bells and whistles.

From Slate • Jun. 10, 2026

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

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

However, a horrendous first end - during which the Italians stole four points - left them chasing in front of a raucous home crowd armed with horns, bells and whistles.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

Flighty users pay for access to the full suite of bells and whistles, though a limited version of the app is free to download.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 15, 2025

A chorus of exclamation points says two things about your writing: First, you’re not confident that what you’re saying is important, so you need bells and whistles to get attention.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner