Cattle-show
an exhibition of prize cattle by cattle breeders, as at a livestock exposition.
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.
Historical Examples
noun phrase
A convention or other occasion where political candidates display their notions, charisma, etc: raise money for themselves by holding ”cattle shows” (1970s+)
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- Cattle-grid
noun a grid of metal bars covering a hollow or hole dug in a roadway, intended to prevent the passage of livestock while allowing vehicles, etc, to pass unhindered
- Cattle-stop
noun (NZ) a grid of metal bars covering a hollow or hole dug in a roadway, intended to prevent the passage of livestock while allowing vehicles, etc, to pass unhindered Also called (in Britain and other countries) cattle-grid