Meaning of 'Red herring'
What does the saying 'Red herring' mean?
Idiom: Red herring
Meaning:
If something is a distraction from the real issues, it is a red herring.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Animals |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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