-ing 
Present opening? OMNI
Met expectations? OPERA
Band aid? AMP [oldie but goodie]
Bank deposit? SILT
Target of a military press? DELT [
press=weight-training term]
Theme: removing “ing” from phrases yields different ones
Versace creation? ITALIANDRESS
Plant at Sotheby’s BRITISHSHILL
Investment in fine fabric? SILKSTOCK
Pleasure trip, and a hint to… OUTING [that is, ING is out]
RATING:
Three grins = Excellent: Loved it; Two grins = Good: Enjoyed it; One grin = Satisfactory: A bit bland for my taste; One teardrop = Unsatisfying: No fun
