Dog and pony show meaning
What does the saying 'Dog and pony show' mean?
Idiom: Dog and pony show
Meaning:
A dog and pony show is a presentation or some marketing that has lots of style, but no real content.
Country: American English 
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Subject Area: Animals |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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