How to Pronounce "dog and pony show"
expression
DAWG-uhnd-POH-nee-SHOH
DOG-uhnd-POH-nee-SHOH
Definition
A 'dog and pony show' is an event or presentation designed mainly to impress people, often with more style than real substance. It's usually used to describe something that looks impressive but is mainly for show.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɔɡ/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈpoʊˌni/ /ˈʃoʊ
British English
dˈɒɡ/ /ˈænd/ /pˈəʊni/ /ʃˈəʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DAWG-uhnd-POH-nee-SHOH
UK
DOG-uhnd-POH-nee-SHOH
Listen in Context
The company put on a dog and pony show to impress investors.
That presentation was just another dog and pony show.
The mayor's visit turned into a dog and pony show for the media.
To be honest, that whole event felt like a big dog and pony show to distract us from real issues.