show colour

dog and pony show

Any presentation or display that is overly contrived or intricate, while lacking real substance.

get the show on the road

To begin or launch; to get going.

have something to show for something

To have (some profit, reward, benefit, etc.) as a result of (one's work, expenditure, etc.)

horror show

A horrifying, appalling, or sickening experience, set of events, or visual spectacle.

horse of a different color

An unrelated or only incidentally related matter with distinctly different significance.

keep the show on the road

To be able to proceed with a plan or project, often in the face of difficult circumstances.

make a show of oneself

To embarrass oneself or others in public.

run the show

To be the leader, to be in charge.