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sniffing out

/ˈsnɪfɪŋ aʊt/

Translations

sniff outverb

sniffing out

Gerund

sniffed out

Past Simple

sniffed out

Past Participle

sniffing out

Gerund

/snɪf aʊt/

The detective was able to sniff out the hidden clues that led to solving the case.

Le détective a réussi à dénicher les indices cachés qui ont permis de résoudre l'affaire.

Additional translations

débusquerSurtout pour l’idée de découvrir ou trouver après une recherche minutieuse.

flairerAu sens de détecter ou repérer par l’odorat, l’intuition ou le flair.

Synonyms

ferret out

track down

root out

scent out

sniff outverb

To detect or discover something, often by using one's sense of smell or intuition.

The detective was able to sniff out the hidden clues that led to solving the case.

To investigate or search for something, often with persistence or thoroughness.

The journalist worked hard to sniff out the truth behind the scandal.