SSC Stenographer 2026 PYQ — Question 135

SSC Stenographer - 15 Sep 2026 - Shift 2 • English • Q135

What does the idiom 'To smell a rat' mean?

Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: C

Explanation

Correct Answer: To suspect foul play
Explanation
• The idiom to smell a rat means to suspect that something is amiss, dishonest, or deceitful in a given situation.
• Example: When the salesman refused to sign the contract in writing, she began to smell a rat.