Meaning of circus act | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A performance typical of a circus, such as tightrope walking or fire eating.
2. Anything absurd or convoluted; a rigmarole.
   figuratively

Examples

““What kind of circus act is this, Adams?” the Mayor shouted.”

“It's like those women who go to gay bars on a hen night because for them, we're a bloody circus act and it's a story to tell on their wedding day […]”

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