3 English Phrasal Verbs With 'SNIFF'

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3 phrasal verbs with 'SNIFF'

Sniff around

1. Look around to see how good something is or to try to find something better
   (Inseparable | International English)
   
   » Example: I SNIFFED AROUND to see if I could find a better deal.

Sniff at

1. Disapprove or be scornful
   (Inseparable | International English)
   
   » Example: A job opportunity like that is not to be SNIFFED AT.

Sniff out

1. Find something by smell (usually for dogs)
   (Separable [optional] | International English)
   
   » Example: Customs use dogs to SNIFF OUT illegal drugs being smuggled in.
2. Find out information, especially when people don't want anyone to know
   (Separable [optional] | International English)
   
   » Example: Our rivals are trying to SNIFF OUT our plans for expansion.

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