To smell fishy In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "to smell fishy", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Katie Anh calendar 2021-08-22 03:08

Meaning of To smell fishy

Synonyms:

to smell a rat

To smell fishy verb phrase

To suspect that someone is being dishonest

What are they doing here at midnight? It smells fishy, doesn't it?

Why are you all gathering there? Hmm, something smells fishy.

Her unclear explanation smells fishy. I guess she is lying.

Other phrases about:

Stinks To High Heaven

Seem to be very suspicious or morally unacceptable

(that's a) likely story

To express that you don't believe in something that someone has just said

give (someone) the stink eye

This phrase is used to describe someone's facial expression of disapproval or disgust toward someone else. 

promises, promises!

Said when you do not trust what someone has promised

(be/hang) in the balance

Used to describe something which is uncertain.

Grammar and Usage of To smell fishy

Verb Forms

  • smelled fishy
  • smelling fishy
  • smells fishy

It is often used in the present tense.

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