grandstand play
A successful play or other manoeuvre during a sporting competition in which one or…A successful play or other manoeuvre during a sporting competition in which one or more players shows off unnecessarily in order to entertain or impress the spectators.
Meaning
2 senses(idiomatic)A successful play or other manoeuvre during a sporting competition in which one or more players shows off unnecessarily in order to entertain or impress the spectators.
(broadly, idiomatic)An action or stratagem that is excessively dramatic or sensational and that is intended to appeal to members of the public or to a particular audience.
Forms
plural: grandstand plays| Singular | grandstand play |
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Word family
2 related wordsSee also
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