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wrong scent, on the

wrong scent, on the

On a false trail or track, as in He managed to put the police on the wrong scent and got away. This term alludes to hunting with hounds. [c. 1600]
See also: on, wrong

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Launo-Finnish (Rare)
Apollonios-Ancient Greek
WoodyWUWD-eeEnglish
DarioDAHR-yo (Italian)Italian, Croatian
Queenie['kwi:ni]
BernyBUR-neeEnglish
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