How to pronounce “red herring”

Meaning

• [Noun]
• A herring that is cured in smoke and brine strong enough to turn the flesh red; a type of kipper.
• (figuratively) A clue, information, argument, etc. that is or is intended to be misleading, diverting attention from the real answer or issue.
• (finance) A red herring prospectus.
• (slang, archaic) A soldier.

Practice Nearby Words

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Similar Sounds

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