Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
smoke-and-mirrors
idiom
/ˈsmoʊk ənd ˈmɪrərz/
Definition
A deceptive or misleading action or tactic meant to obscure the truth.
Examples
- The company’s financial reports were full of smoke-and-mirrors, making it hard to assess their true performance.
- His promises during the campaign were just smoke-and-mirrors to gain votes.
Meaning
The term refers to techniques used to create a false impression or conceal the reality behind something.
Synonyms
- deception
- illusion
- misleading tactics
- ruse
