sniff at
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The act of smelling something, used with 'have' or 'take'.
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- The dog had a good sniff at the bushes.
- The dog sniffed at his shoes.
- The dog sniffed at his shoes.
- She carefully sniffed at the suspicious-looking milk.
- She sniffed at the new perfume, trying to identify the scent.
- The cat began to sniff at the new toy with curiosity.
- Don't sniff at opportunities just because they seem small.
- He always sniffs at new flowers to appreciate their fragrance.
- He took a cautious sniff at the suspicious liquid.
- Don't just sniff at the food; taste it to see if it's spoiled.
- The cat sniffed at the stranger's hand before allowing a pat.
- The detective sniffed at the empty glass, hoping for a lingering scent.
- They always sniff at anything that isn't perfectly traditional.
- The puppy will often sniff at unfamiliar objects.
- Could you sniff at this milk and tell me if it's gone bad?
- I watched him sniff at the perfume bottle, trying to identify the notes.
- Despite his achievements, some people still sniff at his humble origins.
- Before eating, she always sniffs at her meal to ensure it's fresh.
- Before buying, I like to have a quick sniff at the ingredients.
- The scientist sniffed at the chemical solution cautiously.