Meaning of the word "smoke and mirrors" in English
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smoke and mirrors
US /smoʊk ænd ˈmɪrərz/
UK /smoʊk ænd ˈmɪrərz/
Idiom
1.
a deception or an obscuring of the truth, often through elaborate or misleading presentations
Example:
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The company's impressive financial report turned out to be all smoke and mirrors.
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His promises were just smoke and mirrors, designed to win votes.
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