witches' brew
Americannoun
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a potent magical concoction supposedly prepared by witches.
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a harmful or threatening mixture; diabolical concoction.
a witches' brew of innuendo and rumor.
Etymology
Origin of witches' brew
First recorded in 1925–30
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