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bells and whistles
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bells and whistles
(noun)
bells and whistles
noun
bells and whistles
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of BELLS AND WHISTLES
[
plural
]
informal
:
parts and features that are useful or appealing but not essential or necessary
:
frills
The car was equipped with all the
bells and whistles
you could ask for.
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