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A smoke-filled room

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Historical UsagePlay
Originally described actual rooms, now used for describing places or atmospheres filled with smoke. SlideThe bar was just like the old days, a smoke-filled room with blues playing.
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Implies a stuffy, uncomfortable or unhealthy environment, often used to negatively describe indoor spaces. SlideHe left the party early because it turned into a smoke-filled room.
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Can imply limited visibility, used to set a scene with obscured sight due to smoke. SlideAmidst the smoke-filled room, it was hard to see the faces around.
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