cattle show

noun
1.
an exhibition of prize cattle by cattle breeders, as at a livestock exposition.
2.
Informal. a public appearance by the contenders for a political office, a job, or the like, at which they may be judged by voters, prospective employers, etc.
Origin:
1805–15

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