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Red herring

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Translation red herring into russian

red herring
The detective realized the clue was just a red herring.
Детектив понял, что улика была всего лишь отвлекающим манёвром.

Definitions

A red herring is a misleading or distracting piece of information or argument that diverts attention away from the main issue or topic, often used in discussions, debates, or narratives to confuse or mislead.