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three-ring circus

idiom
Meaning

A disorderly, complicated, rapidly changing situation or set of events, which is a source of bewilderment, amazement, or amusement.


Examples
SIMPLE

The kitchen is a three-ring circus when we cook dinner.

CONTEXTUAL

With three kids running around and the dog barking, the house felt like a three-ring circus.

COMPLEX

The political campaign became a three-ring circus, characterized by constant scandals, shifting alliances, and endless public confusion.

Anchors to
Related idioms1entry
  1. 01

    let's get this circus on the road

    Let's start; let's begin (a journey, undertaking, etc.).

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