What is another word for stalking horses?
Pronunciation: [stˈɔːkɪŋ hˈɔːsɪz] (IPA) 
Stalking horses are often said to be a hidden strategy or a deceitful tactic, preventing the actual intention from being revealed. Synonyms for stalking horses indicate an underhanded approach, such as a smokescreen, ruse, guise, pretense, decoy, and cover-up. These terms are often used to describe a situation where something is used a pretext to mislead someone. Another term that is often used synonymously with stalking horses is the Trojan horse. This term references the Greek myth where the Greeks invaded the city of Troy by tricking the Trojans into bringing the infamous horse inside the city walls, ultimately leading to their defeat.
