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December 17, 2019 Word of the Day

bells and whistles /ˈbɛlz ən ˈwɪsəlz/ noun
bells and whistles
/ˈbɛlz ən ˈwɪsəlz/
noun
This car comes with all the bells and whistles.
This car comes with all the bells and whistles.
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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