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Dog and pony show
noun
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Definitions
1.
noun
A small traveling circus featuring animals as entertainment.
2.
noun
Any presentation or display that is overly contrived or intricate.
"They put on a whole dog and pony show for the investors, but I'm not sure they've convinced anyone."
Synonyms
dog-and-pony show
string show
kid show
horse opera
barnstorm
show ring
contemporary circus
roadshow
pantomime horse
pony
ponies
clown car
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