Question

Out of the given options, choose the option that correctly states the meaning of the given phrase/idiom:

To smell a rat

• A. To see signs of plague epidemic
• B. To get bad smell of a dead rat
• C. To suspect foul dealings
• D. To be in a bad mood

Answer 1

The correct option is C To suspect foul dealings

'To smell a rat' is a phrase which means to suspect that something is wrong in a particular situation. E.g. They called in the police for the murder case who soon smelt a rat. Thus, option C is the correct answer. Rest of the options are incorrect.