sniff out (someone/something)

to discover someone or something, usually only after a special effort.

Part of their job is to sniff out talented new writers.

The FBI knew they had a double agent in their midst, but it took years to sniff him out.

• make waves
• make way
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• make way for something
• make way somewhere
• make whoopee
• make worth while
• make worth your while
• make your blood run cold
• make your day
• make your hair stand on end
• make your mark
• make your mouth water
• make your move
• make your peace with
• make your peace with someone
• make your peace with something
• make your presence felt
• make your rounds
• make yourself at home
• make yourself scarce
• make your skin crawl
• make your way
• make your way somewhere
• make you sick