What is another word for stalking-horse?
Pronunciation: [stˈɔːkɪŋhˈɔːs] (IPA) 
The term stalking-horse is used to describe a strategy or tactic for concealing an ulterior motive. It is usually in reference to political or business dealings wherein a seemingly innocent entity is used to conceal a more sinister intention. There are plenty of synonyms for stalking horse, including the more obvious decoy, ruse or ploy, but the term is also closely related to the idea of a Trojan horse. Thus, one could use Trojan horse, subterfuge or even deception in place of stalking-horse. Whatever synonym one may use, it is important to understand the underlying idea of misdirection and deception with the intention to achieve an undisclosed outcome.
