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Definition off the scent in British English

off the scent phrase

phrase
1

to do something to try to prevent someone from discovering the truth

Example

Detectives were thrown off the scent after evidence was destroyed.

Synonyms and related words
sweep aside gloss over wink at
Definition off the scent in British English