What Does "i thought i smell a rat" Mean?
Learn what "i thought i smell a rat" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
I thought I smell a rat.
It means the speaker suspects deception, trouble, or a hidden problem.
From I Think My Wife Wants To Kill Me, Episode 34
When do people say this?
Scene Context
He says he suspects something is wrong or dishonest.
Usage Scenario
Use this when you think someone is being dishonest or something is fishy. It is idiomatic and common in spoken English.
Better ways to say it
I smell a rat.
I thought I smell a rat.
Something seems off.
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