English Explanatory Dictionary

smoke and mirrors

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A deceptive, fraudulent, or unconvincing explanation or description.

Word forms

smoke and mirrors

Etymology

From techniques traditionally used by stage magicians.

Related words

blow smoke do with mirrors

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