Phrasal Verbs With 'Sniff'

Sniff around phrasal verb

  1. 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.

Sniff at phrasal verb

  1. Meaning: Disapprove or be scornful
    (Inseparable | International English)
    » Example: A job opportunity like that is not to be SNIFFED AT.

Sniff out phrasal verb

  1. Meaning: Find something by smell (usually for dogs)
    (Separable [optional] | International English)
    » Example: Customs use dogs to SNIFF OUT illegal drugs being smuggled in.
  2. 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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