Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

From the given options, select the one which most correctly explains the given expression:

"To smell a rat"

Options:

To spot rats in a dark room

To misunderstand a speaker

To suspect a trick or a deceit

To get confused

Correct Answer:

To suspect a trick or a deceit

Explanation:

The correct answer is: Option (3) → To suspect a trick or a deceit

"To smell a rat" means to sense that something is wrong, suspicious, or dishonest — often before having clear proof.