This reminds me of old westerns and military movies....
the guy trying to sneak behind an opposing group would have his guys distract their opponents by laying down ground cover ie launching a fierce attack of gunfire that would serve as a "potent distraction" so they wouldn't notice the real danger sneaking up and behind them.... Until it was too late.
"A potent distraction" ....
This reminds me of old westerns and military movies....
the guy trying to sneak behind an opposing group would have his guys distract their opponents by laying down ground cover ie launching a fierce attack of gunfire that would serve as a "potent distraction" so they wouldn't notice the real danger sneaking up and behind them.... Until it was too late.