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    Question

    In each of the following questions, an idiomatic

    expression/proverb has been italicised– followed by four alternatives. Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the italicised idiom/proverb. The lawyer’s sudden change in argument was just a red herring to distract the judge.
    A a new fact Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B an irrelevant distraction Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C a strong argument Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D a mistake Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    “Red herring” is something that misleads or distracts from the main issue.

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