throw dust in (one's) eyes
throw dust in (one's) eyes
To mislead or deceive someone by presenting or introducing distracting or obfuscating information. It is a common tactic of despotic governments to throw dust in our eyes with fear and incitements to hatred in order to keep us from questioning their consolidation of power.
See also: dust, eye, throw
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
throw dust in someone's eyes
Mislead someone, as in The governor's press aide threw dust in their eyes, talking about a flight at the airport when he was heading for the highway . This metaphoric expression alludes to throwing dust or sand in the air to confuse a pursuing enemy. [Mid-1700s]
See also: dust, eye, throw
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
throw dust in someone's eyes
mislead someone by misrepresentation or diverting attention from a point.See also: dust, eye, throw
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- throw dust in someone's eyes
- throw dust in (one's) face
- come it over
- come it over (one)
- catfish
- fake out
- fake someone out
- doublespeak
- fake on someone
- dialog