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smoke-filled room
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Definition of smoke-filled room
: a room (as in a hotel) in which a small group of politicians carry on negotiations
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smoke-filled room
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English Language Learners Definition of smoke-filled room
: a room or place where secret decisions are made by a small group of powerful people
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