The phrase
"stalking horse" refers to a person or thing used to distract or deceive others, while the main intention or objective is hidden.
Full definition
Synonyms for individual words can be found below.
«stalking»
«horse»
Sentences with «stalking horse»
- Others claim he is a «stalking horse in all but name». (dailymail.co.uk)
- Are they man's best friend, or stalking horses for the culture of death? (firstthings.com)
- The Weinstein Company filed for bankruptcy in March with the offer from Lantern Capital in hand as a so - called stalking horse bidder. (cnbc.com)
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