wag the dog

Traduzioni
отвлекать внимание от более важного
The scandal was just a way to wag the dog and distract from the real issues.
Скандал был просто способом отвлечь внимание от реальных проблем.
Definizioni
To divert attention from a more important issue by focusing on a less significant matter, often used in the context of political or media manipulation.
Parole
dog

noun
собака
wag

verb
махать