Homework Help: english

Posted by jules on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 2:24pm.

What is the origin of "red herring"?
How is it used in context?
Does it mean distraction?

english - bobpursley, Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 2:34pm
http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=red+herring

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