English / idiom
Smoke and Mirrors
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Something intended to deceive, distract, or give a false impression of reality.
In context
01
Looking back at the corporate hype, we realized their grand promises were just smoke and mirrors.
02
A deeply fulfilled life requires authentic character rather than flashy smoke and mirrors to impress neighbors.
Synonyms
deception,optical illusion,sleight of hand
Antonyms
genuine truth,transparent reality,authenticity
Collocations
all smoke and mirrors,hide behind smoke and mirrors,political smoke and mirrors