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    [Noun]  | "stalk*ing horse" | \ ˈstȯ-kiŋ- \


    1: a horse or a figure like a horse behind which a hunter stalks game

    2: something used to mask a purpose

    3: a candidate put forward to divide the opposition or to conceal someone's real candidacy


    Origin: 1519 ;

     [ "stalking horse" ]

    1: Someone or something whose role is to become the focal point for, or the initiator of, a debate or challenge. However, in reality their leadership role is an illusion, and the stalking horse is really working to promote a challenge or debate that will benefit a third party whose identity remains a secret.

      * e.g.,  ... Pete: "You been watching what them Clintons are up to?" 

     [ "stalking-horse bid" ]

    1: An initial offer on a bankrupt company's assets by a potential buyer choosen by the fallen company.

      * e.g.,  ... Pete: I heard Cogswell Cog's is going bankrupt. 

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