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dog and pony show

The correct spelling is dog and pony show.

How to pronounce dog and pony show

noun

Say it like: Dog- an-d p-onee- sh-ow

The correct spelling is dog and pony show. A small traveling circus featuring animals as entertainment. For example: "They put on a whole dog and pony show for the investors, but I'm not sure they've convinced anyone."

Usage Examples

They put on a whole dog and pony show for the investors, but I'm not sure they've convinced anyone.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A small traveling circus featuring animals as entertainment.
  2. 2.Any presentation or display that is overly contrived or intricate.

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