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

Another important consideration when treading the murky waters of healthcare marketing is avoiding ethical pitfalls. —Kamya Elawadhi, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025

These are murky waters, especially when performance, promotion, and compensation are on the line. —David Ferrucci, Fortune, 30 June 2025

The film takes a deep dive into Ramsey's underwater world beyond the screens, giving both her captivated and critical viewers a glimpse into the murky waters of modern conservation with her at the center. —Skyler Caruso, People.com, 30 June 2025

Beyond big cats, the murky waters of the Sundarbans play host to a wealth of fish and crustacean species—and this high concentration of biomass serves as the perfect buffet for all sorts of native birds. —Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025

Rhymes for murky waters

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