Meaning of 'Smoke and mirrors'
What does the saying 'Smoke and mirrors' mean?
Idiom: Smoke and mirrors
Meaning:
An attempt to conceal something is smoke and mirrors.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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