sniff at

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The act of smelling something, used with 'have' or 'take'.

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Examples (20)

  • 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.