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View synonyms for smoke and mirrors
smoke and mirrors
noun
- (used with a singular or plural verb) something that distorts or blurs facts, figures, etc., like a magic or conjuring trick; artful deception.
smoke and mirrors
noun
- irrelevant or misleading information serving to obscure the truth of a situation
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Word History and Origins
Origin of smoke and mirrors1
First recorded in 1980–85
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Word History and Origins
Origin of smoke and mirrors1
C20: reference to the use of smoke and mirrors in conjuring illusions
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Example Sentences
Lucky for us, the artist shows how the smoke and mirrors work.
From Los Angeles Times
Lucky for us, the artist shows how the smoke and mirrors work.
From Los Angeles Times
Smoke and mirrors, a fiscal fudge and a masterclass in creative public accounting?
From BBC
Ultimately, Thomas’ questions on Wednesday functioned as smoke and mirrors, a feeble effort to absolve the alleged constitutional violation in this case by depicting prosecutors as victims of a witch hunt.
From Slate
Even after removal of all the smoke and mirrors, though, reports of terrifying hauntings continue to this day.
From Los Angeles Times
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