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murky air

[ˈmɜːrki eər]
noun phrase
ar turvo
1. Air that is dark, unclear, or polluted; atmosphere with reduced visibility due to fog, smoke, dust, or pollution
The murky air made it difficult to see across the street.
O ar turvo dificultou a visualização através da rua.
2. Figuratively, an unclear or suspicious situation or environment
The murky air surrounding the business deal raised concerns.
O ar turvo que envolvia o acordo comercial levantou preocupações.
Synonyms
hazy airfoggy airsmoggy airpolluted airthick air
Antonyms
clear airfresh airclean airtransparent air

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ar turvo
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
ar poluído
Often used in urban contexts referring to air pollution
Portugal
ar turvo
Standard Portuguese term, same as Brazilian usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

murky air surrounds something - indicating suspicion or lack of clarity
cut through the murky air - to clarify a confusing situation
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