like a three-ring circus

like a three-ring circus
like a three-ring circus
Fig. chaotic; exciting and busy. •

Our household is like a three-ring circus on Monday mornings.

This meeting is like a three-ring circus. Quiet down and listen!


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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