dog-and-pony show

A form of dog and pony show — A small traveling circus featuring animals as entertainment.

Meanings

noundog-and-pony show (plural dog-and-pony shows)

plural dog-and-pony shows

  1. alternativeAlternative form of dog and pony show.
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