The defence lawyer tried to draw a red herring across the path of the investigation.
What does the idiom 'red herring' mean?

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A Introduce a distracting or misleading clue
B Provide absolute, undeniable evidence
C Clear the suspect of all charges
D Accelerate the legal proceedings

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Answer: A. Introduce a distracting or misleading clue

Correct Answer: a) Introduce a distracting or misleading clue
Explanation: A "red herring" is a piece of information or information trail meant to divert attention away from the real issue.

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The defence lawyer tried to draw a red herring across the path of the investigation. What does the idiom 'red herring' mean?

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