pista confusa
[PEE-stuh kun-FOO-zuh]
noun phrasefemininepl: pistas confusas
misleading clue; false lead; confusing hint
1. A clue or piece of evidence that is unclear, contradictory, or deliberately deceptive, leading someone in the wrong direction
The detective followed a confusing clue that led him away from the real culprit.
O detetive seguiu uma pista confusa que o afastou do verdadeiro culpado.
2. Ambiguous or unclear information that makes it difficult to understand or solve a problem
The witness gave a confusing clue about the suspect's appearance.
A testemunha deu uma pista confusa sobre a aparência do suspeito.
NYC Slang
bum steer; wild goose chase; red herring
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