Meaning Of The Word Smell a rat

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What's The Definition Of Smell a rat?

smell a rat in British English
to detect something suspicious
to suspect a trick, plot, etc.
to suspect or surmise treachery; have suspicion
to suspect that something is wrong in a particular situation, for example that someone is trying to deceive you or harm you

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