murky waters

plural noun

: confusing details
He began studying the murky waters of copyright law.

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This was especially valuable in murky waters or low-light environments like the depths of Palmyra Atoll’s shark highway, where traditional visibility is limited. Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024 More than 250 people were killed as murky waters submerged entire villages, destroyed roads, and inundated dams. Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2024 Fashion Snoops’ first color shift is Briny Hues, a palette reminiscent of murky waters and spiced delicacies. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 Dec. 2024 There’s no doubt that KTM produces some of the most thrilling motorcycles on the road and off, but this situation is proof that bad supply-chain decisions and lax quality control can land you in murky waters. New Atlas, 24 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for murky waters 

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“Murky waters.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/murky%20waters. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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