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    red herring
    /ˌrɛd ˈhɛrɪŋ/

    noun

    • 1. a dried smoked herring, which is turned red by the smoke.
    • 2. a clue or piece of information that is, or is intended to be, misleading or distracting: "the book is fast-paced, exciting, and full of red herrings"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishRED HERRING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    A red herring is something that distracts from a more important issue or topic. Learn how to use this expression in different contexts with examples from the Cambridge Dictionary and Corpus.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › red herringRed herring Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    A red herring is a smoked fish or a diversion that confuses the issue. Learn the origin, usage, and history of this term with examples and related words.

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  5. www.grammarly.com › blog › red-herring-fallacyWhat’s a Red Herring? Definition and Examples | Grammarly

    Jun 2, 2022 · A red herring is a misleading statement, question, or argument meant to redirect a conversation away from its original topic. Learn how to recognize and avoid this informal fallacy of relevance in essays, speeches, debates, and more.

  6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Red_herringRed herring - Wikipedia

    A red herring is something that misleads or distracts from a relevant or important question. It may be a logical fallacy, a literary device, or a rhetorical strategy. Learn about its origin, usage, and examples in fiction and politics.

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryRED HERRING | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    RED HERRING meaning: 1. a fact, idea, or subject that takes people's attention away from the central point being…. Learn more.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishRED HERRING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    A red herring is something that is not important and takes your attention away from the main subject or problem you are considering. It can also be a smoked herring or a financial prospectus. Learn more about the origin, synonyms and usage of this phrase.

  9. www.litcharts.com › literary-devices-and-terms › red-herringRed Herring - Definition and Examples - LitCharts

    A red herring is a piece of information in a story that distracts readers from an important truth, or leads them to mistakenly expect a particular outcome.