The manager’s promises turned out to be a "red herring"?
- A type of fish
- A deliberate distraction from the main issue
- A symbol of good luck
- None of these
Explanation
A "red herring" is an idiom for something that misleads or distracts attention from the real issue or important facts.
The term originates from the use of strong-smelling smoked fish to train or distract hunting dogs from the correct trail.
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