Question

In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the idioms/phrases. Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase

To smell a rat.

A to see hidden meaning Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B to smell bad odour Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C to misunderstand Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D to suspect a trick or deceit Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

The correct option is: (d) to suspect a trick or deceit   "So smell a rat" means to suspect that something is wrong or that someone is being deceitful or dishonest. Therefore, option (d) best expresses the meaning of the idiom.

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