flying circus

noun

1. a squadron of airplanes operating together, especially any of several squadrons of famous World War I aviators.

2. a carnival troupe, or the like, offering exhibitions of stunt flying at fairs, circuses, etc.

flying circus

noun

1. an exhibition of aircraft aerobatics

2. the aircraft and men who take part in such exhibitions

Example Sentences

Growing up in the Toronto area, Myers said he and his siblings — including his brother Mike, the future “Shrek” and “Austin Powers” star — were avid fans of sketch comedy shows like “Monty Python’s Flying Circus” and “Saturday Night Live.”

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Given Gilliam’s wildly creative sensibilities, you’d be forgiven for assuming Clement was raised on “Monty Python’s Flying Circus,” based on the similarities between the Pythons and his absurdist comedy style, epitomized by “Flight of the Conchords” and “What We Do in the Shadows.”

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Six weeks later, she was back on her stilts at Rio’s most iconic concert venue, Flying Circus, and nursing in her dressing room.

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Over 35 years he churned out 5,786 columns, championing groundbreaking shows like “All in the Family,” “Seinfeld” and “Monty Python’s Flying Circus” while mercilessly panning others.

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In interviews, Charles has said he is a fan of Barbra Streisand’s music and movies, and surreal comedy shows including “Monty Python’s Flying Circus” and “The Goon Show.”

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