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Idiom: Muddy The Waters

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Meanings

To make something unclear and difficult to understand.

Example Sentences

1
His contradictory statements only served to muddy the waters and confuse the jury.
2
The politician's attempts to deflect blame only served to muddy the waters further.
3
The false information circulating online is intended to muddy the waters and deceive the public.
4
Her multiple explanations only served to muddy the waters and cast doubt on her story.
5
The addition of irrelevant details only served to muddy the waters of the conversation.

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