Phrasal verbs with 'SNIFF'
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— phrasal verb with sniff verb [T ] C1 informal • synonyms: detect, uncover, discover • sniff out something; sniff out the truth/source/secret; be good at sniffing out • freq in AmE: 6/10
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to discover or find something, especially something secret or hidden, by being careful, curious, or suspicious
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— phrasal verb with sniff verb [T ] C1 mainly US (UK usually smell something/someone out) • synonyms: detect, uncover, identify • sniff something/someone out; sniff out a fraud/spy/opportunity/person; be good at sniffing out • freq in AmE: 6/10
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to discover or detect something or someone, especially by noticing small signs or clues that others might miss
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