bombos y platillos

== Spanish == === Etymology === Literally, “drums and cymbals”. === Noun === bombos y platillos m pl (plural only) fanfare, pomp and ceremony, hype Synonym: bombo y platillo con bombos y platillos ― with great fanfare 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.