Smell a Rat

The video explains the idiom 'smell a rat', which means sensing something suspicious. It traces the origin of the phrase to historical times when rats were common in English towns, and dogs were used to detect them. The idiom now signifies a feeling that something is not right.

What does the phrase 'smell a rat' suggest in the initial scenario?

• A sense of danger

• A pleasant aroma

• A literal rat nearby

• Something suspicious

In historical English towns, what role did dogs play concerning rats?

• They were used for entertainment

• They helped in hunting other animals

• They were kept as pets

• They were trained to detect rats

Why were dogs effective in detecting rats?

• They were trained to catch rats

• They could see in the dark

• They were faster than rats

• They had a strong sense of smell

What does the phrase 'smell a rat' mean in modern usage?

• A pleasant surprise is coming

• A bad smell is in the air

• A literal rat is present

• Something feels suspicious

How did the phrase 'smell a rat' originate?

• From a popular novel

• From a common problem with rats

• From a scientific discovery

• From a famous speech