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red herring::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | smoked herring |
| Type of | herring |
red herring::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | preliminary prospectus |
| Type of | course catalogue, course catalog, prospectus |
because some portions of the cover page are printed in red ink a preliminary prospectus is sometimes called a red herring.
red herring::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | deviation, digression, divagation, diversion, deflection, deflexion |
Examples of red herring
red herring
With that in mind, a mooted anxiety about cut in the ground looks a red herring.
From the independent.co.uk
I'm not saying you can't wear what you want, but your clothes are a red herring.
From the time.com
Backers of the Taylorville project have rejected that argument as a red herring.
From the stltoday.com
Tom Bradby's comparison of salaries at ITV and those at the BBC is a red herring.
From the guardian.co.uk
The argument that donors could open themselves up to harassment is a red herring.
From the omaha.com
The goal is not so much a mistake as it is a muddled concept and a red herring.
From the washingtonpost.com
To me, the issue is a red herring, and is getting in the way of genuine reform.
From the nytimes.com
Bringing up retirees is a red herring and a false narrative used in some circles.
From the economist.com
The TV revenue argument is a red herring because it affects every club equally.
From the expressandstar.com
