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
Russel['rʌsl]
Githa-English (Archaic)
Perikles-Ancient Greek
Irenaee-RE-nah (Polish), ee-RAY-nah (Dutch)Polish, Czech, Slovene, Croatian, Serbian, Dutch, Lithuanian
VladVLAHT (Russian)Russian, Romanian, Medieval Slavic
Ava['avə]