a problem area that unexpectedly arises and has the potential to reveal one's incompetence in a meeting. Grey Herrings occur predominantly in the calvinus stupidicus species. Grey herrings are stress-inducing and evoke compulsive lying.
calvin was nervous going into the meeting because of the grey-herring rumored to be swimmin around the switchyard.
A noticeable period of time a person goes missing after making an incorrect sporting prediction.
Rather than 'manning up' and admitting he or she got it wrong they will attempt to disappear for a short-time in the hope that others will forget about their comments or predictions.
Obscure area of north London, between Finsbury Park and Wood Green. Built in late 19th century, home to large Turkish population and (several) students due to low rents. The main street, Green Lanes is the home of the kebab and gun crime. Often confused with Haringey, the London borough which contains Harringay (the area).
Something used to divert attention form the real matter, issue or object(a dead red herring was often used to confuse or test the scent of a hunting dog)