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
Bambrough	['bæmbrə]
Janne (2)	-	Danish, Norwegian
BlÁThnat	BLAW-nit	Irish, Irish Mythology
Fred	[fred]
Gedalyahu	-	Biblical Hebrew
Albinus	-	Ancient Roman