Business Deception

2 words in this vocabulary list

double cross smoke and mirrors

double cross

noun a deceitful act or betrayal

verb to deceive or betray someone

  • The spy was caught in a double cross by the enemy agents.
  • I can't believe he double crossed his best friend like that.
  • She pulled a major double cross on her business partner.
  • His betrayal felt like a double cross to everyone who trusted him.

smoke and mirrors

noun a combination of words that are used to deceive or confuse someone

conjunction used to link the words 'smoke' and 'mirrors' together

  • The magician's performance was full of smoke and mirrors, dazzling the audience with illusions.
  • Don't be fooled by their promises, it's all just smoke and mirrors.
  • That new product they're advertising is just smoke and mirrors, it doesn't actually work.
  • His explanations were just smoke and mirrors, trying to cover up the truth.