smokescreen

1. Literally, a dense cloud of smoke, especially created by artificial means, used by the military to conceal positions, movements, or operations from the enemy. We've asked for air support to create a smokescreen so we can evacuate our troops in safety.

2. Any action or statement that functions to conceal or divert attention away from one's true plans, intentions, activities, motivations, etc. The news that the retailer is increasing their minimum wage across the country is really a smokescreen to cover the fact that they are making huge cuts to the benefits they offer. As soon as my mother starts prying into my dating life, I put up a smokescreen by asking my grandfather about his favorite fishing spots—a topic he could talk about for hours. Works every time!

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

a ˈsmokescreen

something that hides your real intentions, feelings, or activities: She couldn’t answer the question, so she tried to put up a smokescreen by talking angrily about the interviewer’s rudeness.

A smokescreen is a cloud of smoke used to hide soldiers, ships, etc. during a battle.

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释义	smokescreen smokescreen 1. Literally, a dense cloud of smoke, especially created by artificial means, used by the military to conceal positions, movements, or operations from the enemy. We've asked for air support to create a smokescreen so we can evacuate our troops in safety. 2. Any action or statement that functions to conceal or divert attention away from one's true plans, intentions, activities, motivations, etc. The news that the retailer is increasing their minimum wage across the country is really a smokescreen to cover the fact that they are making huge cuts to the benefits they offer. As soon as my mother starts prying into my dating life, I put up a smokescreen by asking my grandfather about his favorite fishing spots—a topic he could talk about for hours. Works every time! Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. a ˈsmokescreen something that hides your real intentions, feelings, or activities: She couldn’t answer the question, so she tried to put up a smokescreen by talking angrily about the interviewer’s rudeness. A smokescreen is a cloud of smoke used to hide soldiers, ships, etc. during a battle. See also: smokescreen Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: a smokescreen fig leaf a fig leaf cover (one's) tracks (up) cover one's tracks cover tracks cover your tracks fan dance hide in hide in (something) References in periodicals archive I believe the so-called Christian nature of the country is part of the smokescreen. It also serves on the international scene to fight those who criticise the demise of the rule of law and democracy, as if they were attacking something pristine in the country. Orban will now create a system where there is no more need to win an election "In our view, they are merely a smokescreen for the club's inability or unwillingness to accept or reject TPC's final and non-negotiable proposal by the deadline set by us." FAN FURY FOR YORKSTON Rather than use his name as a smokescreen, our politicians need to understand why the man has won so many hearts Kalam's backers most unlike him Smokescreen was designed to engage teenagers and give them a useful understanding of all of these issues of life online through an interactive online game with an exciting story. Smokescreen So begins Smokescreen, a fantastic online game from Channel 4 and Six To Start (www.sixtostart.com). Web news; On the web US optimism on Middle East talks is a smokescreen for Arab opposition to recognizing Israel, according to the tone of reporters comments. US Media See Through Smokescreen of Optimism Unite has warned that the new NHS Constitution should not be used as a 'smokescreen' for more privatisation in the health service. Constitution 'smokescreen' Mr Reilly accused the Liberal Democrats of inventing a "smokescreen" to disguise the party's shortcomings. Gangster politics claim denied The publicity machine gives the impression the bulk of the funds are used to maintain a safe environment, which is nothing more than a smokescreen. Letter: Your Say - Parking racket; In association with POST OFFICE The death toll mounts as Alex becomes more and more determined to get to the bottom of what increasingly looks like some sort of conspiracy, with intimidation of union organizers being just a smokescreen. The suspense mounts steadily, as it becomes difficult to tell the good guys from the bad. Field of Fire Their excuses are obviously a smokescreen for their real goal, which is to drop the overall deer herd to next to nothing. Hunters know best citizens--is a smokescreen. The ID requirement is akin to a 21st-century poll tax." House passes bill requiring I.D.: Will this legislation reduce fraud or suppress votes? Smokescreen Race 8 Laurel Unseen since early September, but has strong numbers to his name for a trainer who wins at a 19 per cent strike-rate with runners off a layoff. Horse Racing: BETTING WINDOW; INTERNATIONAL ZONE As it is, outdoor advertising companies suspect, the impassioned denunciations of their industry by public officials may actually be more of a smokescreen. City sending wrong sign with new rules for advertising "I saw that as a smokescreen for accountability," he says bluntly. Grading tests
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