The idiom "muddy the waters" draws from the idea of stirring up sediment in a clear body of water, making it cloudy and unclear. It is used to create confusion or complicate a situation by introducing unclear, irrelevant, or distracting information, making it difficult to understand or reach a clear decision.

What is the origin of the idiom "muddy the waters" and when to use it?

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Définition et signification de « muddy the waters » en anglais

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