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barnstorm

barns·torm

UK/ˈbɑːnstɔːm/ US/ˈbɑɹnstɔɹm/ uncommon us

verb

1.

appear at county fairs and carnevals as a stunt flier and parachute jumper

2.

tour the country making political speeches, giving lectures, or presenting plays

  • “The presidential candidates are busy barnstorming this month”

Origin

From barn + storm (due to performances commonly delivered in barns).

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