Pauline's English Corner

13/12/2025

Can you complete this idiom?

It is used when saying that a problem is not your responsibility, or that you have no interest in a situation. 🎪

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Can you guess the correct collocation?

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How well do you know work-related vocabulary?

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Do you think this term should be in the Cambridge Dictionary? 📱

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English Vocabulary 📖
RED HERRING (n.) (red HERR-ing)
A misleading clue, distraction, or irrelevant point that diverts attention away from the real issue.

Examples
The detective realized the stolen phone was just a red herring.
Don’t get distracted by red herrings—focus on the main problem.
The argument introduced a red herring to avoid answering the real question.

Synonyms: distraction, diversion, misleading clue, false lead

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13/12/2025

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