The phrase
"circus elephant" refers to an elephant that performs in a circus, doing tricks or providing entertainment for the audience. It describes an elephant that is trained and used for shows or performances in a circus setting.
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Synonyms for individual words can be found below.
«circus»
«elephant»
Sentences with «circus elephant»
- Just days after the devastating tornado ripped through Joplin, Mo., on May 22, extra help showed up in the unlikely form of circus elephants. (okcpetsmagazine.com)
- And Lewis at one point has a character's internal monologue describe the «entire history of Wall Street» as the «story of scandals... linked together tail to trunk like circus elephants.» (canadianbusiness.com)
- Tim Burton is also working on a live - action version of Dumbo, which has PETA already asking him to change the story's ending and have the floppy - eared circus elephant retire to a sanctuary instead. (themarysue.com)
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