Fixed expressions
Idioms
English fixed expressions — phrases whose meaning isn't obvious from the individual words. Each entry shows the meaning, an example sentence, and its register.
Idioms containing smoke, including its inflections. Clear word filter
5 idioms
go up in smoke
CEFR B2be completely ruined or fail, leaving nothing of the original plan
Neutral
no smoke without fire
CEFR B2rumors or accusations usually contain at least some truth
Neutral
smoke test
CEFR B2a quick, shallow test that checks whether a system's most basic functions work at all
Neutral
put that in your pipe and smoke it
CEFR C1used defiantly to tell someone to accept an unwelcome fact or decision
Informal
smoke and mirrors
CEFR C1a deceptive or illusory presentation that hides what is really going on
Informal