clear as mud
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"It is as clear as mud," says Mr Down.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2025
"Mr. Baker's memory is as clear as mud," he said.
From Reuters • May 17, 2022
With Thanksgiving in the rearview mirror, the calendar flips to December for Week 13 and the playoff race is clear as mud.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 29, 2021
So yes, Thomas’ future remains clear as mud.
From Seattle Times • May 21, 2018
Joe certainly had a way of making everything as clear as mud.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
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