play in Peoria

Be acceptable to the average consumer or constituent. For example, We've tested this new soup in several markets, but will it play in Peoria? This expression originated among touring theater companies trying to make sure their productions would win favor in America's heartland, symbolized by the small city of Peoria, Illinois.

play in Peoria

Slang

To be acceptable to average constituents or consumers.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Adalbert	AH-dahl-bert (German)	Ancient Germanic, German, Polish
Naoki	nah-o-kee	Japanese
Albert	AL-bərt (English), al-BER (French), AHL-bert (German, Polish), AHL-bərt (Dutch)	English, French, Catalan, German, Polish, Russian, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Icelandic, Rom
Kalyn	KAY-lin	English (Modern)
Lavrentiy	-	Russian
Aod	-	Biblical Greek