pony (redirected from ponies)

a dog and pony show (American)

a show or other event that has been organized in order to get people's support or to persuade them to buy something. The film is part of the dog and pony show the company puts on for the benefit of foreign journalists.

See also: dog, show

Shanks's pony (British, American & Australian, old-fashioned, American, old-fashioned)

walking as a method of travel. I missed the last bus and had to get home on Shanks's pony.

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pony up (something)

to pay money. The price of gas increased and homeowners had to pony up more than anyone expected this winter.

come up with something