What is the meaning of the idiom/proverb "To smell a rat"?

English / Idioms and Proverbs — Multiple-choice practice

  1. A. None of these
  2. B. To detect bad smell
  3. C. To suspect a trick or detect
  4. D. To misunderstand

Correct answer

To suspect a trick or detect

Explanation

Explanation "To smell a rat" means to sense that something is wrong or suspicious . It originates from the idea of detecting hidden danger , like a rat in hiding.

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