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dog-and-pony show

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]
See also: show

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
GroverGRO-vərEnglish
LammertLAHM-mərtDutch
Mindaugas-Lithuanian
GwenythGWEN-ith (English)Welsh
Arethaə-REETH-əEnglish
BronteBRAHN-teeEnglish (Rare)
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