three-ring circus
/ˈθriːrɪŋ/noun
1- chiefly US a circus with three rings for simultaneous performances〈主美〉有三个圆形场子可供同时表演的大马戏团。
1.1
- a public spectacle, especially one with little substance（尤指无多少实质内容的）公开演出：
his attempt at a dignified resignation turned into a three-ring circus.
他本想体面辞职, 最后却闹得沸沸扬扬。