Meaning of the word "red herring" in English
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red herring
US /ˌred ˈher.ɪŋ/
UK /ˌred ˈher.ɪŋ/
Idiom
1.
something, especially a clue, that is or is intended to be misleading or distracting.
Example:
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The detective realized the suspicious note was a red herring to throw them off the real trail.
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The politician's speech was full of red herrings to distract from the real issues.
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