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Straw man
/stɹˈɔː mˈan/
/stɹˈɔː mˈæn/
Straw man
[NOUN]1
an effigy in the shape of a man to frighten birds away from seeds
3
a person used as a cover for some questionable activity
Examples
1. Is the Straw Man for local governments?
2. However, I think there's also a Straw Man here.
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