Dog and pony show

Noun

Definitions

1.NounA small traveling circus featuring animals as entertainment.

2.NounAny presentation or display that is overly contrived or intricate, while lacking real substance.

"They put on a whole dog and pony show for the investors, but I'm not sure they've convinced anyone."

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