dog show
An event where dogs are exhibited and may win prizes in various categoriesAn event where dogs are exhibited and may win prizes in various categories.
» It's a dog and pony show.
Это показуха. — shanghainese
Это цирк. — odexed
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2 sensesAn event where dogs are exhibited and may win prizes in various categories.
(Philippines, slang)Satirical mockery; making fun of a person, their behavior, or circumstances.
- a competitive exhibition of dogs
Examples
11 sentencesIt's a dog and pony show.
ruЭто показуха. — shanghainese
James's dog showed his way inside.
What's this miserable dog and pony show?
She entered her terrier in a dog show.
Electric cars are a dog and pony show.
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