amateur night

noun

an entertainment featuring amateur performers, often in competition for prizes.

Informal. an example of or situation marked by flagrant ineptitude: Critics say it's been amateur night at the embassy since the new ambassador took over.

Also called amateur hour.

Origin:
1930–35

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