Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mares-nest
Noun
/ˈmɛrz nɛst/
Definition
A false or misleading idea or situation; something that is confusing or deceptive.
Examples
- The project turned out to be a mares-nest of complications that no one had foreseen.
- Many investors were lured into a mares-nest by the promises of quick profits.
Meaning
The term ‘mares-nest’ refers to a scenario that appears to be promising but ultimately turns out to be a disappointment or a deception.
Synonyms
- illusion
- deception
- fool’s paradise
- pipe dream
- red herring
