Beauty contest / Beauty parade noun phrase
The phrase "beauty parade" has the same meaning as "beauty contest".
A contest, usually among women, to select the winner who is the most beautiful person from a lot of people.
She wants to win this beauty contest.
An occasion when someone or businesses compete to persuade another company or organization to choose their services.
Our hotel will hold a beauty parade of food rivalries to choose a new fruit and vegetable supplier.
The government informs to issue the license of coal mining operations for 3 companies in the next beauty contest.
To keep up with the upcoming or future trends
Work takes precedence over pleasure.
To handle one's business problems related to finance or property
Something that is the potential to earn a lot of money.
This is a noun phrase
Daughter: So I really want all my friends to have a great time. I was thinking it would be a good idea to have some candy out on the tables for people to snack on.
Mother: Well, if you want them to really enjoy themselves, candy is dandy but liquor is quicker.