Choose the correct meaning of idiom:
Red herring
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. A false clue meant to mislead.
Given idiom: Red herring
Meaning: Something that distracts attention from the main issue or misleads people.
Example: The detective realized that the mysterious letter was only a red herring to confuse the investigation.
Meaning of the other options:
A minor distraction: A small interruption, but not necessarily misleading.
A sign of danger: An indication of risk or warning.
A contradictory statement: A statement that opposes another statement.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.