circus act
A 'circus act' showcases various talents like acrobatics, juggling, and clowning, and can also describe overly dramatic situations metaphorically.
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Definition
B2Circus Performance
(common)A routine in a circus show, often featuring acrobatics, juggling, or clowning.
Example
- The trapeze artist's circus act left the audience in awe.
C1Metaphorical
(informal, figurative)A situation that is overly dramatic or chaotic, similar to a circus performance.
Example
- The meeting turned into a circus act with everyone talking over each other.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "circus act":
three-ring circuscontemporary circusflying circusjuggling actdouble actfreak showbig top