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.
Verbal Ability
Idioms and Phrases
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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ATo see signs of plague epidemic
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BTo get bad smell of a dead rat
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CTo suspect foul dealings
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DTo be in a bad mood
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ENone of these
Answer
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