Red Herring

Definition of Red Herring

• 1. Any diversion intended to distract attention from the main issue Noun
• 2. A dried and smoked herring having a reddish color Noun
• 3. A first draft of a prospectus; must be clearly marked to indicate that parts may be changed in the final prospectus Noun

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