Question

Choose the correct meaning of the given phrase.

"To smell a rat"

• A. To apprehend danger
• B. To discover the conspiracy
• C. To suspect a trick or deceit
• D. To have selfish motives
• E. To serve as a strong proof

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

To suspect a trick or deceit

Option C is the correct answer because the phrase 'to smell a rat' means begin to suspect trickery or deception. It means that something is not as it appears to be or that something dishonest is happening.

Options A, B, D and E are incorrect because these are not the correct meanings of the given phrase.