Meaning of passing show in English:
passing show
noun
The spectacle of contemporary life; (also) an entertainment taking as its subject matter current events and interests.
Pronunciation
passing show
/ˌpɑːsɪŋ ˈʃəʊ/ /ˌpasɪŋ ˈʃəʊ/Origin
Early 18th century; earliest use found in Alexander Pope (1688–1744), poet. From passing + show.
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