red herring in Russian
red herring in Russian is копчёная селёдка, заговаривание зубов, ло́жный след — red herring means something introduced into an argument, investigation or story that draws attention away from the real issue, whether by accident or on purpose.
red herring in Russian
What does "red herring" mean?
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noun Something introduced into an argument, investigation or story that draws attention away from the real issue, whether by accident or on purpose.
"The missing key turned out to be a red herring; the door was never locked."
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noun In logic and debate, a fallacy in which an irrelevant point is raised to divert an argument from the question being addressed.
"Answering a question about safety by praising the workforce is a textbook red herring."
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noun A herring cured by smoking and salting until it turns reddish-brown.
"Barrels of red herring were shipped inland through the winter."
red herring in a sentence
- The missing key turned out to be a red herring; the door was never locked.
- Bringing up his tax affairs is a red herring — the question is whether he lied to parliament.
- Answering a question about safety by praising the workforce is a textbook red herring.
- Barrels of red herring were shipped inland through the winter.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "red herring" in Russian?
"red herring" in Russian is копчёная селёдка, заговаривание зубов, ло́жный след. red herring means: Something introduced into an argument, investigation or story that draws attention away from the real issue, whether by accident or on purpose.
How do you pronounce копчёная селёдка?
"red herring" in Russian is копчёная селёдка, pronounced "kopchyonaya selyodka".
How do you use "red herring" in a sentence?
Example: "The missing key turned out to be a red herring; the door was never locked." In Russian, "red herring" is копчёная селёдка, заговаривание зубов, ло́жный след.
Are there other ways to say "red herring" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 3 translations listed for "red herring": копчёная селёдка, заговаривание зубов, ло́жный след.