ビジネス英語口語表現747: a dog and pony show
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Today’s lesson of colloquial expression
747. a dog and pony show 内容のない手の込んだみせもの
- this means something that is only for show, and has no real content or substance
1. The company’s booth at the game expo was mostly a dog and pony show, as they didn’t have anything new to exhibit.
2. The trial of the politician is entertaining, but it’s just a dog and pony show. He will eventually be released without punishment.