window dressing
31window dressing — / wɪndəυ ˌdresɪŋ/ noun the practice of putting goods on display in a shop window, so that they attract customers …
32window dressing — / wɪndəυ ˌdresɪŋ/ noun 1. the practice of putting goods on display in a shop window, so that they attract customers 2. the practice of putting on a display to make a business seem better or more profitable or more efficient than it really is …
33window dressing — Synonyms and related words: acting, adjunct, adornment, affectation, anteriority, appearance, arrangement, attitudinizing, bluff, bluffing, bold front, brave face, brave front, cheating, color, color patterns, coloring, deception, decor,… …
34Window Dressing — Bilanzkosmetik, Silvesterputz; in der ⇡ Bilanzpolitik (bes. der Bankbilanzen) alle gesetzlich erlaubten Transaktionen vor dem Bilanzstichtag, um das äußere Bilanzbild möglichst günstig zu gestalten, die „Bilanz zu frisieren“ (nicht zu fälschen… …
35window dressing — Any practice that attempts to make a situation look better than it really is. It has been used extensively by accountants to improve the look of balance sheets. For example, banks used to call in their short term loans and delay making payments… …
36window dressing — Any practice that attempts to make a situation look better than it really is. It has been used extensively by accountants to improve the look of balance sheets. For example, banks used to call in their short term loans and delay making payments… …
37window dressing — UK / US noun [uncountable] 1) something that is intended to seem impressive but does not have any real effect 2) the job of arranging goods in shop windows, in order to make them look attractive …
38window dressing — win′dow dress ing n. 1) the art, act, or technique of trimming the display windows of a store 2) anything used or done only to create a favorable impression • Etymology: 1780–90 win′dow dress er, n. win′dow dress , v.t. dressed, dress•ing …
39window dressing — Practice of mutual fund managers of making their portfolio of investments look good for reporting to investors …
40window-dressing — Mere show, intended to impress …
