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2021-08-08 10:08
Sniff around phrase
To attempt to find out private or secret information about someone/something in a way that is annoying or rude.
I'm sorry. I didn't mean to sniff around.
They sniffed around his house on suspicion of drug smuggling.
To attempt to persuade someone to become your sexual partner.
My boss has sniffed around me and promised to promote me to a higher position if I have sex with him.
Stop sniff around me! I've already had a boyfriend.
To indicate sneaking around (an area) to find out someone’s private information.
The verb "sniff" must be conjugated according to its tense.
The origin of this phrase is not clear.
Do you see anything wrong?
People are always inclined to flatter or please a rich man by laughing at his joke which may not be a very good one.
Everyone at the table always flatter the boss by praising his humor. A rich man's jokes are always funny.
