bombos y platillos
Spanish
Etymology
Literally, "drums and cymbals".
Noun
bombos y platillos m pl (plural only)
- fanfare, pomp and ceremony, hype
- con bombos y platillos ― with great fanfare
- Synonym: bombo y platillo
- bells and whistles
Usage notes
- Normally used in the form con/sin bombos y platillos. The corresponding singular is usually used in the form a bombo y platillo.