| three-ring circus |
a disorderly, complicated, rapidly changing situation or set of events, which is a source of bewilderment, amazement, or amusement |
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| three-ring circus |
a disorganized or frenetic scene or spectacle |
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| three-ring circus |
a situation that is very busy, often in a way that you find unpleasant, confusing, or annoying |
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| three-ring circus |
a situation of confusion, characterized by a bewildering variety of events or activities |
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| three-ring circus |
something spectacular, tumultuous, entertaining, or full of confused action |
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| three-ring circus |
a place or situation that is confusing because there is too much activity |
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| take (someone or something) at face value |
to accept a situation or accept what someone says, without thinking there may be a hidden meaning |
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| take (someone or something) at face value |
to accept or trust someone or something based only on an initial or superficial presentation, without taking further proof, verification, or investigation into account |
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| take (someone or something) at face value |
to accept something as it appears to be rather than studying it more closely |
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| take (someone) at face value |
to accept the impression that someone gives of themselves, even though this may be completely false |
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| play second fiddle |
to be in a subordinate position to someone |
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| play second fiddle |
to be in a supporting or subservient role to someone else |
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| obfuscate |
to deliberately make more confusing in order to conceal the truth |
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| rob |
to deprive |
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| stamp out |
to end something bad or unpleasant by taking strong and determined action |
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| stamp out |
to get rid of something that is wrong or harmful |
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| play second fiddle |
to have a subordinate, lesser, or smaller role, position, or part |
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| play second fiddle |
to have to accept that you are less important than someone else |
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| up the ante |
to increase the costs, risks, or considerations involved in taking an action or reaching a conclusion |
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| up the ante |
to increase your risks or demands in order to get a greater advantage |
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