The politician's speech was full of red herrings to distract from the real issues
The detective realized the suspect's alibi was just a red herring
Don't fall for that red herring; focus on the evidence
The article about celebrity gossip was a red herring in the newspaper's political section
He tried to introduce a red herring about taxes to avoid discussing his spending
The author used a red herring to mislead the reader about the killer's identity
The discussion about minor details was a red herring, diverting attention from the main problem
Is this a genuine concern or just another red herring?
The constant complaints about the coffee were a red herring to hide their dissatisfaction with the management
They suspected the investigation into the small theft was a red herring to cover up a larger crime
That clue seems like a red herring.
I agree, it’s distracting us from the real issue.
Let’s focus on what truly matters now.
The detective realized the clue was a red herring
The clue was misleading and irrelevant to the case
That piece of evidence was a distraction from the truth