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The suspect's alibi was just a red herring.
A misleading clue or distraction that diverts attention from the real issue.
The politician's promise was a red herring to distract voters.
Her sudden change of topic was a red herring during the discussion.
The misleading report served as a red herring in the investigation.
classic red herring
common red herring
red herring argument
distraction
decoy
misdirection
