English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i don't know marco smelling real fishy" Mean?
Learn what "i don't know marco smelling real fishy" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Express Doubt
I don't know, Marco. Smelling real fishy. And ain't no damn roses.
It means the speaker thinks something seems suspicious, dishonest, or wrong.
From In Love With My Godfather's Daughter, Episode 43
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker says something feels suspicious or not right.
Usage Scenario
Use this informally when you think a situation is suspicious. It is casual and idiomatic, so it may sound too slangy for formal settings.
Better ways to say it
1
Smells real fishy.
2
Something feels fishy.
3
This feels fishy.
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