BRASSRING

Brass ring

A brass ring is a small grabbable ring that a dispenser presents to a carousel rider during the course of a ride. Usually there are a large number of iron rings and one brass one, or just a few. It takes some dexterity to grab a ring from the dispenser as the carousel rotates. The iron rings can be tossed at a target as an amusement. Typically, getting the brass ring gets the rider some sort of prize when presented to the operator. The prize often is a free repeat ride. The phrase to grab the brass ring is derived from this device.

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brass ring

Noun

  1. Figuratively, a prize or goal. Often used with respect to employment goals e.g. promotion, better job, etc.
    He's going for the brass ring.


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