murky waters

plural noun

: confusing details

He began studying the murky waters of copyright law.

Examples of murky waters in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While bidding adieu to dirty diapers is something most parents look forward to (and some actively long for), navigating the murky waters of potty training can be intimidating, nevertheless. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026

The coverage of the latest chapter in the Reflecting Pool’s story has attracted news reporters and sightseers putting their hands in the murky waters. — Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 June 2026

Avoid murky waters, harbor entrances and areas near stream mouths (especially after heavy rains), channels, or steep dropoffs. — ABC News, 26 May 2026

Even in 1986, the eye-watering stench of the murky waters remained. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026

Rhymes for murky waters

• backwaters
• breakwaters
• floodwaters
• granddaughters
• groundwaters
• headwaters
• shearwaters
• wastewaters
• blotters
• daughters
• otters
• plotters