smell something fishy

The phrase "smell something fishy" is an idiomatic expression that means to suspect something suspicious or dishonest happening. It suggests that there is something not quite right or trustworthy about a situation or someone's behavior. The term "fishy" alludes to the odor associated with decaying fish, implying that something is off or potentially rotten.


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