stalking-horse

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Definition: (noun) Something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason.
Synonyms: pretext.
Usage: Steve said he needed a book from the library, but that was just a stalking-horse to talk to the girl who worked behind the counter.
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