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Smokescreen Activities Action Tactic Intended Conceal Divert Attention

Phrase/Idiom a smokescreen
Definition A smokescreen is an action or tactic intended to conceal or divert attention from your real intentions or activities.
Example Their business was just a smokescreen for their forbidden activities.

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