It could be a classic diversionary tactic, in which case it was unlikely that the true assault would come quite so close by.

"It's a classic tactic, but it doesn't fit here at all."

So as not to spread out their forces, the Americans employed the classic divide-and-rule tactic.

That's when a defense attorney, following a classic tactic in and out of court, implied the worst about her character.

That was classic tactics, and the reason was because it worked.

But the merger announcement was a classic tactic for a cynical industry.

That was a classic tactic of central banks.

It's a classic tactic to bring people from outside, because they have no sense of sympathy for city dwellers.

For instance, the classic tactic of demanding an adjournment should not be thrown away on a low level aim, such as 'let's have coffee'.

The classic political tactic of divide and rule has been perfected by Pretoria.