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单词 smoke and mirrors
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smoke and mirrorsnoun [ plural ]

uk/ˌsməʊk ən ˈmɪr.əz/us/ˌsmoʊk ən ˈmɪr.ɚz/mainly US

Something that is described as smoke and mirrors is intended to make you believe that something is being done or is true, when it is not:

The new budget isn't smoke and mirrors; it's an honest attempt to reduce the deficit.

Thesaurus: synonyms and related words

Creating a distraction

  • distract
  • distraction
  • diversion
  • divert
  • escape
  • mind
  • put
  • put sb off (sth)
  • put sb off their stride idiom
  • put sb off their stride/stroke idiom
  • sidetrack
  • stride
  • subject
  • take
  • take sb out of himself/herself
  • take sb's mind off sth idiom

smoke and mirrorsnoun [ plural ]

ukus

an explanation or description that is not true or not complete and is used to hide the truth about a situation:

Even allowing for the smoke and mirrors, offers such as half-price cornflakes and 40% off washing powder look serious.
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