What is another word for smelt a rat?
Pronunciation: [smˈɛlt ɐ ɹˈat] (IPA) 
The phrase 'smelt a rat' is an idiom that means to sense that something is not quite right, suspect foul play or detect deception. If you are looking for synonyms for this phrase, you may use 'become suspicious', 'smell something fishy', 'have a gut feeling', 'sense a deception', 'discover a fraud', 'doubt something', or 'perceive something is amiss'. All these expressions aim to describe the same emotional state of being uneasy, doubtful and suspicious. Using these phrases in a sentence will make your conversations or writings sound more engaging and expressive, without sounding repetitive.
