Basic Details
Word: Circus
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A large show with performances by acrobats, clowns, and animals, often held in a big tent.
Synonyms: Big top, fairground, carnival
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Throw someone to the lions: To put someone in a difficult or dangerous situation without help. Example: "When the project deadline was moved up, the boss threw his team to the lions."
- It's like a three-ring circus: Used to describe a chaotic or disorganised situation with many activities happening at once. Example: "With all the kids running around, the birthday party felt like a three-ring circus."
Usage Examples
Example 1: We went to the circus on Saturday and watched amazing acrobats flip through the air.
Example 2: The clowns at the circus made me laugh with their funny tricks and silly faces.
Example 3: The circus had a beautiful elephant that performed tricks and danced to the music.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the modern circus originated in England in the late 18th century? The first circus was created by Philip Astley, who organised shows featuring horses and riders.
Famous Quote
"Life is a circus, and I am the clown." - Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "circus" mean?
a) A kind of food
b) A large show with performances
c) A type of bird
d) A place for swimming
Answer: b) A large show with performances
2. Which of these is a synonym of "circus"?
a) Library
b) Big top
c) School
d) Bus station
Answer: b) Big top
3. Which sentence uses "circus" correctly?
a) I bought a new circus to play with.
b) The circus was full of laughter and entertainment.
c) She painted a circus on the wall.
d) The circus is a type of animal.
Answer: b) The circus was full of laughter and entertainment.
4. Which idiom means the same as "circus"?
a) It's like a three-ring circus
b) The lion sleeps tonight
c) A horse of a different colour
d) As quiet as a mouse
Answer: a) It's like a three-ring circus
5. What is the opposite of "circus"?
a) N/A
b) Funeral
c) School
d) Library
Answer: a) N/A
