Biz Idiom of the day- "bells and whistles" bells and whistles Definition: Excessive or unnecessary features on something; showy or flashy parts. Example: 1) My father bought a new computer with all the bells and whistles. I think it even makes toast. 2) I like the original model, without all the bells and whistles the second version has. Etymology: 'Bells' and 'whistles' make noise and attract attention, but they are not a necessary part of most things. Synonyms: frills, extras http://www.peakenglish.com/slang/dailybiz.jsp