amateur night

amateur night
1. an entertainment featuring amateur performers, often in competition for prizes.
2. Informal. an example of or situation marked by flagrant ineptitude: Critics say it's been amateur night at the embassy since the new ambassador took over. Also called amateur hour.
[1930-35]

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