Meaning of 'Smell a rat'
What does the saying 'Smell a rat' mean?
Idiom: Smell a rat
Meaning:
If you smell a rat, you know instinctively that something is wrong or that someone is lying to you.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Animals |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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