'It's all smokes and daggers'( commenting on the media's apparent conspiracy to discredit him)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker suggests there is a coordinated effort by the media to harm his reputation.
- In plain terms
- He thinks the media is working together to make him look bad.
- What can you take from it?
- Be wary of coordinated attacks on your reputation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you know when criticism is coordinated?
- Who benefits from discrediting others?
Another view
This phrase might be hyperbole rather than a proven fact.
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