Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

throw dust in someone's eyes

idiom

/θroʊ dʌst ɪn ˈsʌmˌwʌnz aɪz/

Definition

To deceive or mislead someone by obscuring the truth.

Examples

He tried to throw dust in her eyes with his complicated explanations.
Politicians often throw dust in the voters’ eyes to distract from their failures.

Meaning

This phrase refers to the act of distracting or confusing someone in order to hide the reality of a situation, often to prevent them from seeing the real facts or intentions.