grandstanding

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• grandstanding — UK [ˈɡrændˌstændɪŋ] US noun [uncountable] showing disapproval behaviour that is intended to get public attention and approval Thesaurus: showing off, boasting and boastfulnesssynonym …   Useful english dictionary

• grandstanding — [[t]græ̱ndstændɪŋ[/t]] N UNCOUNT Grandstanding means behaving in a way that makes people pay attention to you instead of thinking about more important matters. [mainly AM] Opponents of the measure say it s political grandstanding that could prove …   English dictionary

• grandstanding — grand|stand|ing [ˈgrædstændıŋ] n [U] AmE an action that is intended to make people notice and admire you ▪ His opening the new school is just a piece of political grandstanding …   Dictionary of contemporary English

• grandstanding — noun (U) AmE an action that is intended to make people notice and admire you: His opening the new school is just a piece of political grandstanding …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

• grandstanding — grand|stand|ing [ grænd,stændıŋ ] noun uncount behavior that is intended to get public attention and approval. This word shows that you dislike people who do this …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

• grandstanding — n. act of doing something in order to win applause from the audience (often used about politicians giving speeches) grand·stand || grændstændÉ™(r) n. seating area for spectators (at athletic events, parades, etc.) adj. located in a grandstand; …   English contemporary dictionary

• grandstanding — noun derogatory seek to attract favourable public or media attention. → grandstand …   English new terms dictionary

• grandstanding — UK [ˈɡrændˌstændɪŋ] / US noun [uncountable] showing disapproval behaviour that is intended to get public attention and approval …   English dictionary

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