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单词 dog-and-pony
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Definition of dog-and-pony in English:

dog-and-pony

adjective ˌdɒɡ(ə)n(d)ˈpəʊni
North American slang
  • Designating, relating to, or characteristic of a dog-and-pony show.

noun ˌdɒɡ(ə)n(d)ˈpəʊni
North American slang
  • A presentation, a briefing, especially a full, detailed, or elaborate one.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in Lowell (Massachusetts) Daily Citizen. From dog + and + pony.

 
 

Definition of dog-and-pony in US English:

dog-and-pony

adjectiveˌdɒɡ(ə)n(d)ˈpəʊni
North American slang
  • Designating, relating to, or characteristic of a dog-and-pony show.

nounˌdɒɡ(ə)n(d)ˈpəʊni
North American slang
  • A presentation, a briefing, especially a full, detailed, or elaborate one.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in Lowell (Massachusetts) Daily Citizen. From dog + and + pony.

 
 
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