Meaning of 'Muddy the waters'
What does the saying 'Muddy the waters' mean?
Idiom: Muddy the waters
Meaning:
If somebody muddies the waters, he or she makes the situation more complex or less clear.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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