Advertisement

Advertisement

View definitions for smoke and mirrors

smoke and mirrors

noun as in something that blurs or distorts facts

Discover More

Example Sentences

Lucky for us, the artist shows how the smoke and mirrors work.

Smoke and mirrors, a fiscal fudge and a masterclass in creative public accounting?

From BBC

Ultimately, Thomas’ questions on Wednesday functioned as smoke and mirrors, a feeble effort to absolve the alleged constitutional violation in this case by depicting prosecutors as victims of a witch hunt.

From Slate

Even after removal of all the smoke and mirrors, though, reports of terrifying hauntings continue to this day.

Lucky for us, the artist shows how the smoke and mirrors work.

Advertisement

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement