dog and pony show
The phrase "dog and pony show" originated from small traveling circuses and is now commonly used to describe superficial presentations.
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Definition
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(informal, derogatory)An elaborate presentation or event intended to impress but lacking real substance.
Example
- The meeting was just a dog and pony show with no real decisions made.
- Politicians often put on a dog and pony show to gain public support.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "dog and pony show":
dog showshit showfor showone-trick ponydumb showthree-ring circus