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See: THREE-RING CIRCUS.

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[three-ring circus] {n.} A scene of much confusion or activity. * /The street was a three-ring circus of cars, people, noise, and lights./ * /It is a three-ring circus to […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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[big top] {n.} The main tent under which a circus gives its show; the circus and circus life. * /Lillian Leitzel was one of the great stars of the big […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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[razzle-dazzle] , Fancy display; showing off. * /He is such a good player that he doesn't have to add razzle-dazzle to his game./ * /Do we need all this razzle-dazzle […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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