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be as clear as mud

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be as clear as mud

To be difficult to see or understand. I guess I need to call a lawyer because these legal contracts are as clear as mud.

See also: clear, mud

be as clear as mud

  (humorous)

to be impossible to understand 'Does that make sense?' 'Yes, it's as clear as mud.'

See also: clear, mud