Meaning of the word smokescreen in English
What does smokescreen mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
smokescreen
US /ˈsmoʊk.skriːn/
UK /ˈsməʊk.skriːn/
Noun
something that hides the truth about someone's intentions:
Example:
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Instead of doing something about the problem, the city council is hiding behind a smokescreen of bureaucracy.