English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "the smell of food irritates me" Mean?
Learn what "the smell of food irritates me" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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The smell of food irritates me.
It means the person is annoyed or uncomfortable because of the smell of food.
From The Perfect Husband, Episode 45
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone complains that a smell is bothering them.
Usage Scenario
Use this to say a smell is bothering you in a direct way. It can sound rude if said to someone who is cooking, so soften it if needed.
Better ways to say it
1
The smell of food irritates me.
2
The food smell bothers me.
3
That smell is irritating me.
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