Asked in: SSC MTS 2025
dog and pony show in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC MTS 2025 Idioms & Phrases
Which of the following idiom given in the alternatives has the meaning?
An overly elaborate or ostentatious presentation, event, or marketing display that, despite its flashy appearance, often lacks substance or real content.Answer & explanation
Answer: D) A dog and pony show
Correct Answer: A dog and pony show (Option 4)
'A dog and pony show' means an overly elaborate or flashy presentation that lacks real substance — exactly matching the given definition.
Why other options are wrong:
Option 1 - Shanks's pony: means to travel on foot (using one's own legs).
Option 2 - One-trick pony: refers to a person or thing with only one skill or talent.
Option 3 - Flog a dead pony: to continue pursuing a hopeless or exhausted cause.
dog and pony show – questions
Has dog and pony show been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – dog and pony show has been asked in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2025.