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How is the phrase идти по ложному следу translated from Russian to English

Искать что-либо совсем не там, где нужно.

Looking for something in completely the wrong place.

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English translation
barking up the wrong tree

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  • Если ты подозреваешь меня, ты идёшь по ложному следу. — If you suspect me, you're barking up the wrong tree.

  • Следователи неделями шли по ложному следу. — The investigators were barking up the wrong tree for weeks.

  • Может, я иду по ложному следу с этой теорией? — Am I barking up the wrong tree with this theory?

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FAQ about “идти по ложному следу”

How is “идти по ложному следу” translated from Russian?
“идти по ложному следу” translates into English as “barking up the wrong tree”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “идти по ложному следу” mean?
Meaning of “идти по ложному следу”: Искать что-либо совсем не там, где нужно. In English — “barking up the wrong tree”.
What part of speech is “идти по ложному следу”?
“идти по ложному следу” is a phrase.
Where can I see examples with “идти по ложному следу”?
Example sentences with “идти по ложному следу” and their English translation are on this page, with more in the VibeLing app.
How can I memorize “идти по ложному следу”?
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