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Bread and circuses

Expression meaning that you are so distracted with entertainment and food, that you forget the real problems around the world. Originated in ancient Rome where the government would hand out bread and games (entertainment) so that people would be distracted and wouldn't rebel against the government for political issues.
Me: Did you find out about the huge rebellion that happened the other day?
Other person: No, I was busy cooking dinner and playing board games with my family
Me: Wow! sounds like your life is full of bread and circuses!
by Awesome girl3 April 16, 2020
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three ring circus

We'll never get that bill through the three ring circus as long as Congress and the President disagrees!
by bacodetaco January 24, 2024
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Turning a Girl into a Circus Clown

When you use your hand on a chicks head during a bj and her eyes water and the slobber makes her makeup runny and her nose turns red from you slamming her face into your pelvis.
It was awesome she let me use both hands and I turned her into a circus clown, her makeup was runny and her nose was bright red. Best head ever 🤡. I love turning a Girl Into a circus clown!
by WoodBalls January 25, 2021
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Hand Circus

When a someone who has a deformed hand or is missing a finger gives you a hand job until the big top explodes.
That chick last night was missing her thumb, but damn could she give a hand circus!
by Mr.Stupidface April 12, 2022
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Circus Wagon

Noun: A person, usually of color, who dresses or acts in a certain obnoxious and vulgar way to bring undo attention to themselves. These people are referred to as Circus Wagons because of the loud and vibrant colors exude by a Circus car.
Alistar : hey Charles did you see that Circus Wagon check out your Mom?
Charles: Yeah he smelled like he hadn't showered in weeks and, he needs a belt his pants are sagging .
Alistar: I have no idea why he needs to comment on everything he just looks like an idiot ...
Edwards: Well, guys come on he is after all a circus wagon.
by Original_franz December 4, 2017
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circus style

When you get reamed by something the size of a circus tent with all the performers inside the tent, and oh yes, they are all on fire.
I was on a sales call with a customer and after I told him our price, they reamed me out circus style. Is that a calliope that I hear in the background?
by CykePaladin August 10, 2017
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Angie Circus

Angie Circus’ are full of SURPRISES!! They have magical Angie rides with Angie games and Angie foods but don’t forget it’s an Angie Circus after all! You can find the finest LSD and BIG eyes at Angie Circus’. If you’re ever in town don’t forget to stop by the Angie Circus!
“I’m so bored I don’t know what to do.”
“Let’s go to the Angie Circus!”
by Angie did it December 11, 2018
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