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some information or a suggestion that is used to draw attention away from the real facts of a situation (orginally used as a strong fish smell from a smoked fish that was used to confuse hunting dogs when they were hunting and following something)
The tax issue is a red herring and it is not what the news reporters wanted to talk about.
you should not complain about other people unless you are perfect yourself
The man always criticizes his friend for gossiping about other people but people who live in glass houses should not throw stones. He always does the same thing himself.