three-ring circus
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Meaning · English
A chaotic situation with many confusing or competing activities
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Tình huống hỗn loạn với nhiều hoạt động phức tạp hoặc cạnh tranh
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Literally: a circus with three rings
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
The meeting turned into a three-ring circus with everyone talking at once
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Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “three-ring circus” mean?
A chaotic situation with many confusing or competing activities Literally: a circus with three rings
Is “three-ring circus” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.