smoke-filled room

Noun

Meaning

(idiomatic) A place where powerful people meet to decide a matter in secret, often of a political nature.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see smoke,‎ filled,‎ room.

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Examples

I always liked the smell of a smoke-filled room. I think it's a good smell. Dennis Franz

I can't stand light. I hate weather. My idea of heaven is moving from one smoke-filled room to another. Peter O'Toole

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