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sniff around

/snɪf əˈraʊnd/

Translations

sniff aroundverb

sniffed around

Past Simple

sniffed around

Past Participle

sniffing around

Gerund

/snɪf əˈraʊnd/

fureterSens figuré : chercher discrètement des informations.

The journalist decided to sniff around the company's financial records to uncover any hidden scandals.

Le journaliste a décidé de fureter dans les comptes financiers de l'entreprise pour découvrir d'éventuels scandales cachés.

Additional translations

flairerSens concret : explorer ou examiner en reniflant, notamment pour un animal.

Synonyms

sniff aroundverb

To investigate or search for information, often in a secretive or nosy manner.

The journalist decided to sniff around the company's financial records to uncover any hidden scandals.

To explore or examine something by smelling, often used in reference to animals.

The dog began to sniff around the garden, searching for any interesting scents.