fuss and feathers
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of fuss and feathers
First recorded in 1890–95
Example Sentences
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The beauty of this sweeping movie lies not only in the acting, though we could save fuss and feathers and give Cumberbatch the Oscar right now.
From US News ● Dec. 2, 2014
As for the purpose of the President's stop-and-go entrance into New York, the official explanation was that he wanted no "fuss and feathers."
From Time Magazine Archive
He lived simply and hated fuss and feathers.
From Time Magazine Archive
But she was as contemptuous of fuss and feathers in regard to her health as in other matters; she brushed aside suggestions that she subject herself to major medical procedures.
From Time Magazine Archive
"There was to be no fuss and feathers of any sort," he said.
From The Precipice by Elia Wilkinson Peattie
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