seem fishy

Frequency: 7.813.0 per million words

Implies a general feeling or impression that something is suspicious.

fishyVERB + fishy

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seem

Examples (10)

  • This whole deal seems fishy to me.
  • Something about his story seems fishy.
  • The email seems fishy - I wouldn't click that link.
  • When the price is too good to be true, it usually seems fishy.
  • Her sudden change of plans seems fishy.
  • The witness testimony seems fishy to the detective.
  • That investment opportunity seems fishy - be careful.
  • His excuse for being late seems fishy.
  • The company's financial records seem fishy.
  • When someone offers you easy money, it always seems fishy.