dog-and-pony show

An elaborate presentation to gain approval for a product or policy. For example, The administration loved putting on a dog-and-pony show for every minor change of policy . This term alludes to a traveling variety show. [1950s]

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Quintin	['kwintin]
Li (1)	-	Chinese
Estela	-	Portuguese, Spanish
Kaylie	KAY-lee	English (Modern)
Anthoney	['æntəni]
Tahmid	-	Arabic