red herring Meaning and Definition
1. n. any diversion intended to distract attention from the main issue
2. n. a first draft of a prospectus; must be clearly marked to indicate that parts may be changed in the final prospectus
3. n. a dried and smoked herring having a reddish color
A red herring is something that misleads or distracts from a relevant or important issue. It may be either a logical fallacy or a literary device that leads readers or audiences towards a false conclusion.
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