herrings

[US]/ˈhɛrɪŋz/
[UK]/ˈhɛrɪŋz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.plural form of herring; topic that distracts attention

Phrases & Collocations

red herrings

smoked herrings

pickled herrings

fresh herrings

herring gulls

herring fish

fried herrings

canned herrings

herring roe

herring salad

Example Sentences

we often discuss red herrings in mystery novels.

his argument was full of red herrings.

don't be misled by the red herrings in the debate.

they used red herrings to distract from the main issue.

red herrings can make a story more intriguing.

in logic puzzles, red herrings are often included.

the detective pointed out several red herrings.

recognizing red herrings is crucial for solving mysteries.

critics highlighted the use of red herrings in the film.

she skillfully avoided red herrings in her analysis.

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