Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given Idiom:-

To Smell a rat 

Options:

Having foul smell in home

Suspect something foul

Extremely difficult task

A clandestine plan

Correct Answer:

Suspect something foul

Explanation:

The most appropriate meaning of the idiom "to smell a rat" is to suspect something foul. The idiom comes from the idea that rats are associated with danger or trickery. In a figurative sense, to smell a rat means to suspect that something is wrong or suspicious.

The other options are not as accurate descriptions of the meaning of the idiom. Having foul smell in home is not the same as smelling a rat. Extremely difficult task is not typically associated with the idiom "smell a rat." A clandestine plan is not typically associated with the idiom "smell a rat."