Definition of bells and whistles
: items or features that are useful or decorative but not essential : frills
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The device records in HD and comes with night vision and a lot of other bells and whistles.
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The 58 rooms feature hardwood floors, turntables and white-noise machines, among other bells and whistles.
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Regular audiences, on the other hand, shell out top dollar for a new release (often with surcharges for 3D, Imax and other superfluous bells and whistles).
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So, for a few more weeks, the William Hill Sports Bar will not have all its bells and whistles.
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On the line's ships, don't expect all the bells and whistles of ships from mass market lines like Carnival Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean International and Norwegian Cruise Line.
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These are all standard specs, with a few bells and whistles (like the audio enhancements) to make the Q7 series more appealing.
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One way out of this bind is to add bells and whistles to their basic offerings.
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The Coliseum, even with new bells and whistles such as this season’s Treehouse party-deck area and the Farm picnic area, is outdated and missing many amenities of newer buildings.
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First Known Use of bells and whistles
1968
BELLS AND WHISTLES Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of bells and whistles for English Language Learners
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: parts and features that are useful or appealing but not essential or necessary
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