poor show
Lackluster display indeed
Poor show is a British expression of disappointment or disapproval, judging something as inadequate or badly done: Leaving without saying goodbye—poor show, old boy.
It treats conduct or performance as if rating a theatrical production.
The phrase sounds dated and upper-class, now often used ironically or in jest.
- lousyOf very poor quality
- flopComplete commercial failure
- epic failSpectacular, embarrassing blunder
- awfulExtremely bad quality
- terribleExtremely poor or distressing
bad · not good enough · dull · unimpressive · ineptitude · own goal · shameful · disappointing · crying shame · regrettable · faux pas · not cricket · embarrassing · reproachable · failure · dishonorable · black mark · tut-tut
poor showgood show
British approval expression
great job · well done · bravo · tour de force · triumph
poor showgood show
British approval expression
well played · good form · good sport · cricket · gentlemanly conduct
poor showwell done
Thoroughly cooked, or congratulations
bravo · good form · jolly good · well played · capital
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