Sniff Out (Verb)
Meaning
Recognize or detect by or as if by smelling; "He can smell out trouble".
Classification
Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.
Examples
- Journalists use their instincts to sniff out corruption in high places.
- She was known for her ability to sniff out great deals on antiques.
- His job was to sniff out and eliminate any potential security threats.
- Detectives were working to sniff out the source of the leak.
- An investigative reporter knew how to sniff out misleading information in corporate reports.