Meaning of the word "muddy the waters" in English
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muddy the waters
US /ˈmʌd.i ðə ˈwɔː.tərz/
UK /ˈmʌd.i ðə ˈwɔː.tərz/
Idiom
1.
to make a situation or issue more confusing or difficult to understand
Example:
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His conflicting statements only served to muddy the waters further.
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Let's not muddy the waters with irrelevant details.
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