slå blå dunster i ögonen

Swedish

Etymology

From the usage of smoke by illusionists in order to deceive and misdirect. Attested since 1840. Compare German blauer Dunst.

Verb

slå blå dunster i ögonen (literally: "strike blue hazes in the eyes")

  1. deceive
    Hon slog blå dunster i ögonen på honom
    She deceived him
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