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![to [muddy] the (waters|issue) definition and meaning](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/45345/original/ "to [muddy] the (waters|issue) definition and meaning")
Example
The conflicting testimonies from the witnesses muddied the waters of the court case, making it hard for the jury to determine the truth.
Rather than clarifying the situation, the supervisor's vague explanations only served to muddy the issue even more.
The addition of so many irrelevant details in the report muddied the issue, making it challenging to grasp the main points.
John's attempt to bring up past issues during the team meeting only served to muddy the waters and distract from the current problem.
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