Stalking Horse

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Synonyms Antonyms Collocations Idiomatic Expressions

Synonyms of stalking horse

cover
decoy
smokescreen

Antonyms of stalking horse

openness
transparency
honesty

Collocations of stalking horse

political maneuver
Frequency: 70 %

The scandal was just a political maneuver to distract the public.

business tactic
Frequency: 65 %

The merger was seen as a smart business tactic by the company.

negotiating strategy
Frequency: 60 %

Using a stalking horse is a common negotiating strategy in business deals.

legal ploy
Frequency: 50 %

The lawyer used a stalking horse as a legal ploy to gain an advantage in the case.

financial scheme
Frequency: 45 %

The investment banker devised a complex financial scheme involving a stalking horse.

Idiomatic Expressions for stalking horse

  • Phrase: use someone as a stalking horse
    Meaning: to use someone as a decoy or front to hide one's own intentions or actions
    Usage: The politician used his colleague as a stalking horse to gauge public opinion before announcing his own candidacy.