with bells and whistles

I don’t think I can pull the wool over people’s eyes with bells and whistles in terms of performance, and I’m actually glad I can’t do that.

“I didn’t want to hide behind people. So I won’t. I won’t polish this with bells and whistles and publicists and corporate rhetoric. I’ll just stand out there and accept and be responsible.”

Angela Knight, former chief executive of the trade body British Banking Association, said it didn't matter what type of bank account someone had - from very basic or one with "bells and whistles" such as overdrafts, savings accounts and standing orders - rules preventing banks discriminating are the same.

If you like your basketball with bells and whistles, you will react to Wednesday’s news of James’ new contract with a cheer.

The bridge is equipped with bells and whistles to alert drivers and pedestrians that the drawbridge is going up.