phrasal verb

Sniff out

Letter SInseparable

Sniff out

Find something by smell (usually for dogs)

Meanings

  • Find something by smell (usually for dogs) (separable [optional], International English)
  • Find out information, especially when people don't want anyone to know (separable [optional], International English)

Examples

  • Our rivals are trying to SNIFF OUT our plans for expansion.

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