catch a whiff

Examples (10)

• I caught the whiff of Scotch on his breath.
• Journalists caught a whiff of scandal and pursued the actress relentlessly.
• As she passed the bakery, she caught a delicious whiff of warm croissants.
• He suddenly caught a whiff of burning plastic, alarming him.
• Did you catch a whiff of that strong coffee brewing?
• The detective caught a faint whiff of gunpowder at the crime scene.
• Every time the wind shifted, we would catch a whiff of the nearby composting facility.
• If you catch a whiff of something unusual, report it immediately.
• She had caught a faint whiff of deceit in his words, though she couldn't prove it.
• Even from a distance, I could catch a whiff of the blooming jasmine.