smell

bells and smells: seebell.

live (or survive) on the smell of an oil rag live in conditions of extreme want. Australian

smell blood discern weakness or vulnerability in an opponent.

smell of the lamp show signs of laborious study and effort.

☞ The lamp here is an oil lamp, formerly used for night-time work or study.

smell a rat begin to suspect trickery or deception. informal

smell the roses enjoy or appreciate what is often ignored. North American informal

wake up and smell the coffee: seewake.