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Definition smoke and mirrors in American English

smoke and mirrors noun

[uncountable] noun
1

something that is intended to prevent people from clearly seeing or understanding something

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Example

Campaigners slam the county council document as being "smoke and mirrors" and "intended to satisfy a pre-determined outcome".

Definition smoke and mirrors in American English