Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

three-ring-circus

noun

/ˌθriː rɪŋ ˈsɜːrkəs/

Definition

A situation that is chaotic, hectic, and filled with confusion, resembling a large circus with multiple ring performances happening at once.

Examples

The project felt like a three-ring circus, with everyone talking at once and no clear direction.
When the kids are all home on the weekend, it turns into a three-ring circus in our living room.

Meaning

The term is often used metaphorically to describe an event or situation characterized by a lot of activity and disorder, where many things are taking place simultaneously.