with knobs on


with (brass) knobs on

In a much more extreme form. I've been to both, and I can tell you that Carnival is like Mardi Gras with knobs on. Your report is like my report with brass knobs on—it's 30 pages longer!See also: knob, on

with knobs (or brass knobs) on

and something more. British informal 1998 Pi Magazine But all this would count for zilch if the music didn't stand the test of time. But it does, with knobs on. See also: knob, on

with ˈknobs on

(British English, slang) used to say that something is a more complicated version of what you mention: It isn’t art — it’s just a horror movie with knobs on!See also: knob, on