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Sniff around phrasal verb
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Meaning: Look around to see how good something is or to try to find something better
(Inseparable | International English)
» Example: I SNIFFED AROUND to see if I could find a better deal.
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Meaning: Look around to see how good something is or to try to find something better
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Sniff at phrasal verb
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Meaning: Disapprove or be scornful
(Inseparable | International English)
» Example: A job opportunity like that is not to be SNIFFED AT.
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Meaning: Disapprove or be scornful
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Sniff out phrasal verb
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Meaning: Find something by smell (usually for dogs)
(Separable [optional] | International English)
» Example: Customs use dogs to SNIFF OUT illegal drugs being smuggled in. -
Meaning: Find out information, especially when people don't want anyone to know
(Separable [optional] | International English)
» Example: Our rivals are trying to SNIFF OUT our plans for expansion.
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Meaning: Find something by smell (usually for dogs)