(all) done with mirrors In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "(all) done with mirrors", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-04-22 12:04

Meaning of (all) done with mirrors

(all) done with mirrors phrase

Used to describe something carried out by using trick or misleading methods

The magic trick performed by the magician was amazing, it must have been done with mirrors.

That my wallet was exchanged fraudulently by him was all done with mirrors.

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Used to say that it would be difficult for someone to successfully do something

Grammar and Usage of (all) done with mirrors

Remeber to add "to be" before this phrase and "to be" must be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of (all) done with mirrors

This term refers to the fact that certain conjuring tricks are explained as being accomplished by the clever use of mirrors

The Origin Cited: The Farlex Idioms and Slang Dictionary .
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