Macguffin

The manager's proposal for a new coffee machine is a macguffin to avoid discussing the larger issue of employee satisfaction.

The ancient manuscript was the macguffin that the historians were researching, but it was eventually revealed to be a forgery.

The microfilm containing the government secrets was the macguffin that the spies were after.

The valuable painting was the macguffin that the thieves were trying to steal, but it turned out to be a replica.

The CEO's announcement of a new product was a macguffin to shift attention away from the company's declining profits.

The marketing team used the latest technology as a macguffin to draw attention away from their product's lack of innovation.

The magical sword was the macguffin that the hero needed to defeat the villain.

The free tote bag they were giving away at the store was just a macguffin to get us to sign up for their email list.

The suitcase in the movie was the macguffin that everyone was after, but we never found out what was inside.

The free trial offered by the company was nothing but a macguffin to attract customers.

The administration used the macguffin of a trade war to distract from its mishandling of healthcare reform.

Winning an argument can become a macguffin for someone who is always arguing with others.

The "buy one, get one free" offer on the cereal was just a macguffin to get us to purchase more than we needed.

The idea of free will can be seen as a MacGuffin - it's a concept that people hold onto even though it may not exist in the way that we think it does.

The Ark of the Covenant in Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark is a macguffin.

The "Letters of Transit" in "Casablanca" serve as a macguffin that propels the story forward.

The "special offer" advertised by the company was nothing but a macguffin to increase sales.

The ancient relic was the macguffin that the archaeologist was searching for, but it turned out to be a hoax.

The missing Ark of the Covenant in "Raiders of the Lost Ark" is a classic macguffin.

The race to find the hidden key is a MacGuffin, it won't affect the outcome of the game.

The missing painting was the macguffin that the detectives were trying to recover, but it turned out to be a copy.

The characters were fighting to retrieve the lost artifact, which was the macguffin of the plot.

The elaborate slide show presented by the consultant was a macguffin to divert attention from the fact that they had no concrete plan for improving the company's operations.

The opposition party accused the government of using the macguffin of a minor scandal to hide larger corruption.

The MacGuffin in the game is a secret code that must be deciphered in order to progress, but it's not necessary to win the game.

The game's objective is to retrieve a stolen MacGuffin, but it doesn't affect the game's overall outcome.

Social media can be a macguffin for those who become obsessed with getting likes and followers.

The diamond in The Pink Panther is a macguffin.

The candidate brought up a macguffin about their opponent's personal life to divert attention from their lack of experience on policy issues.

The secret formula was the macguffin that the scientists were trying to protect, but it was never revealed what it was for.

The mysterious artifact was the macguffin that the archaeologist was searching for, but it was eventually revealed to be a fake.

The limited edition packaging of the product was a macguffin to create a sense of urgency.

His quest for the perfect cup of coffee was just a macguffin in his daily routine.

The stolen diamond was the macguffin that the police were trying to recover, but it turned out to be a decoy.

The Maltese Falcon in the film of the same name is a classic MacGuffin.

For some individuals, material possessions like cars or jewelry can become a macguffin that they are fixated on.

The marketing team's focus on social media engagement was a macguffin to cover up the fact that they had no real strategy for increasing sales.

The magical potion was the macguffin that the witch was brewing, but it turned out to be a dud.

The task of finding the hidden clues is a MacGuffin, it won't determine the game's outcome.

The lost city was the macguffin that the explorers were trying to find, but they discovered something much more valuable along the way.

The candidate's focus on a minor social issue was a macguffin to distract from his lack of experience on critical policy matters.

The government's focus on a macguffin issue was seen as a cynical ploy to win votes without addressing the root causes of social inequality.

The special edition DVD release with bonus features was just a macguffin to get collectors to purchase it.

The mysterious chemical formula in the spy novel was a macguffin that kept the readers guessing until the very end.

Some people become fixated on the idea of perfection, which can be considered a macguffin because it is unattainable.

The treasure map in the adventure film was a macguffin that drove the characters' actions.

The diamond in "Snatch" is a MacGuffin that drives the plot.

The suitcase in the movie was a classic example of a macguffin.

The salesman tried to convince me to buy a phone case that was just a macguffin.

The company's charitable donations were just a macguffin to hide their tax evasion.