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    Question

    In the following questions, four alternatives are

    given for the idioms/phrases. Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase To smell a rat.
    A to see hidden meaning Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B to smell bad odour Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C to misunderstand Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D to suspect a trick or deceit Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The correct option is: (d) to suspect a trick or deceit   "So smell a rat" means to suspect that something is wrong or that someone is being deceitful or dishonest. Therefore, option (d) best expresses the meaning of the idiom.

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