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red herring in French

red herring in French

hareng saur
noun
A herring that is cured in smoke and brine strong enough to turn the flesh red; a typeof kipper.
diversion
noun
(figuratively) A clue, information, argument, etc. that is or is intended to be misleading, diverting attention from the real answer or issue.
fausse piste
noun
(figuratively) A clue, information, argument, etc. that is or is intended to be misleading, diverting attention from the real answer or issue.
hareng rouge
noun
(figuratively) A clue, information, argument, etc. that is or is intended to be misleading, diverting attention from the real answer or issue.
leurre
noun
(figuratively) A clue, information, argument, etc. that is or is intended to be misleading, diverting attention from the real answer or issue.
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