What’s “All the Bells and Whistles” mean?

“Bells and whistles” refers to non-essential but useful add-ons and upgrades in high-end products. It can also refer to negotiating for extra features in cars or homes. The origin is unclear, but it may have come from streetcars, naval warning devices, or ornamental carnival calliopes. Sometimes it seems that everything comes in three flavors: basic, […]

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