- three-ring circus
- noun Date: 1902 1. a circus with simultaneous performances in three rings 2. something wild, confusing, engrossing, or entertaining
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three-ring circus
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three-ring circus — n 1.) [singular] AmE informal a place or situation that is confusing because there is too much activity ▪ I don t know how you can work in that office it s like a three ring circus. 2.) [C usually singular] a ↑circus that has three areas in which … Dictionary of contemporary English
three-ring circus — noun count 1. ) a CIRCUS with three areas where people perform at the same time 2. ) INFORMAL a situation that is very busy, often in a way that you find unpleasant, confusing, or annoying: I don t know how Sue manages with those four kids it s a … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
three-ring circus — ☆ three ring circus [thrē′riŋ′ ] n. 1. a circus having three rings for simultaneous performances 2. any situation or event hilariously or confusingly packed with action … English World dictionary
three-ring circus — noun a circus with simultaneous performances in three rings • Hypernyms: ↑circus * * * noun, pl ⋯ cuses [count] 1 : a circus that has three separate areas where performances occur at the same time 2 US, informal : a place with a lot of busy and… … Useful english dictionary
three-ring circus — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms three ring circus : singular three ring circus plural three ring circuses mainly American 1) a circus with three areas where people perform at the same time 2) informal a situation that is very busy, often in a … English dictionary
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 watch that silly dog play./ … Dictionary of American idioms
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 watch that silly dog play./ … Dictionary of American idioms
three-ring\ circus — noun 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 watch that silly dog play … Словарь американских идиом
three-ring circus — noun (singular) AmE informal a place or situation that is confusing because there is too much activity: I don t know how you can work in that office it s like a three ring circus … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
three-ring circus — /three ring / 1. a circus having three adjacent rings in which performances take place simultaneously. 2. something spectacular, tumultuous, entertaining, or full of confused action: Our family reunions are always three ring circuses. Also, three … Universalium
three-ring circus — three′ ring (or three′ ringed ) cir′cus n. 1) a circus having three adjacent rings in which performances take place simultaneously 2) something spectacular, tumultuous, or entertaining • Etymology: 1880–85 … From formal English to slang
