How to Pronounce "smoke and mirrors"
expression
SMOHK and MIR-erz
sm-OHK and MIR-uhz
Definition
'Smoke and mirrors' is an expression describing something that is meant to trick people or hide the truth, often by creating a deceptive or misleading impression.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsmoʊk/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈmɪɹɝz
British English
smˈəʊk/ /ˈænd/ /mˈɪɹəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SMOHK and MIR-erz
UK
sm-OHK and MIR-uhz
Listen in Context
The company's explanation was just smoke and mirrors to hide their mistakes.
Politicians often use smoke and mirrors during elections.
The magic show was full of smoke and mirrors.
Beneath all the smoke and mirrors, the plan had serious problems.