rhetoric

• Red herring

  A red herring is a clue or piece of information that is intended to be misleading or distracting.

• Go figure

  It's an interjection used to express surprise, disbelief, or resigned irony about an unexpected or illogical situation.

• On the one hand on the other hand

  This phrase is used to introduce and contrast two opposing or different points, opinions, or aspects of a situation.

• Beside the point

  Something that is irrelevant or not pertinent to the topic or discussion at hand.

• That's neither here nor there

  The phrase indicates that something is irrelevant or unimportant to the current topic of discussion.

• Another matter entirely

  This phrase is used to declare that a topic or issue is completely separate and unrelated to what was just discussed, often implying it requires a different approach or consideration.

• That's beside the point

  This phrase indicates that a statement, fact, or action is irrelevant to the main topic or argument currently under discussion.

• Claptrap

  Nonsense, twaddle, or foolish talk intended to impress but actually meaningless.

• a deluge of condemnation

  An overwhelming and widespread outpouring of strong disapproval or criticism.

• and so on and so forth

  This phrase is used to indicate that a list or process continues in a similar manner, implying that further examples or steps are unnecessary to mention explicitly.

• and such

  Used to refer to other similar items or actions that are not specifically mentioned, implying a broader category or continuation.

• Give voice to the message

  To articulate or express the underlying meaning, purpose, or sentiment of a communication or idea, especially when it needs to be made clearer or more impactful.

• On the horns of a dilemma

  To be faced with a difficult choice between two equally undesirable or appealing alternatives, making it hard to decide.

• Faint praise

  Praise that is so weak or unenthusiastic that it implies disapproval or a lack of genuine admiration rather than true commendation.

• Sarcastic comment

  A remark that uses irony to mock or convey contempt, often implying the opposite of what is literally said.

• Insult wrapped in praise

  A remark that masquerades as a compliment but subtly contains a critical or demeaning underlying message.