smoke and mirrors
plural noun
: something intended to disguise or draw attention away from an often embarrassing or unpleasant issue
—usually hyphenated when used attributively
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The great and powerful Oz—all smoke and mirrors, always craving more power.
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Erik Kain, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Hoping the new Offensive Coordinator is more than just smoke and mirrors and has a system that takes advantage of mismatches putting these players in position to succeed.
—Audrey Snyder, The Athletic, 26 Aug. 2024
The explosion aftermath was all smoke and mirrors, and came together with the magic of special effects.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 26 Oct. 2024
And to be clear, there is no net at Bonamassa concerts in an industry where smoke and mirrors are more the rule than the exception.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 23 Oct. 2024
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Erik Kain, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Hoping the new Offensive Coordinator is more than just smoke and mirrors and has a system that takes advantage of mismatches putting these players in position to succeed.
—Audrey Snyder, The Athletic, 26 Aug. 2024
The explosion aftermath was all smoke and mirrors, and came together with the magic of special effects.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 26 Oct. 2024
And to be clear, there is no net at Bonamassa concerts in an industry where smoke and mirrors are more the rule than the exception.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Smoke and mirrors.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smoke%20and%20mirrors. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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