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Idioms and phrases: Choose the correct meaning of the expression. The idiom is: "To smell a rat". Select the option that best conveys the intended meaning.

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To see signs of plague epidemic
To get bad smell of a dead rat
To suspect foul dealings
To be in a bad mood
None of these

Correct Answer: To suspect foul dealings

Explanation:

Given data

Idiom: "to smell a rat".

Concept/ApproachMeaning: to suspect something is wrong or deceptive.

Option analysisC conveys suspicion of foul play.A/B/D are literal or off-topic.

Final AnswerTo suspect foul dealings

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