Smell a Rat

The video tutorial introduces the idiom 'smell a rat', explaining its meaning as sensing something suspicious. It delves into the historical context where dogs were used to detect rats in English towns, which led to the idiom's origin. The tutorial concludes by reinforcing the idiom's meaning in modern usage.

What does the phrase 'smell a rat' suggest?

• A literal rat nearby

• A suspicious situation

• A pleasant aroma

• A sense of happiness

In the video, what was the initial reaction to the suspicious message?

• Excitement

• Indifference

• Concern

• Joy

Why were dogs used in English towns historically?

• To guard against thieves

• To entertain children

• To herd sheep

• To detect rats

What ability did dogs have that led to the phrase 'smell a rat'?

• They could run very fast

• They could talk to humans

• They could smell rats before humans could see them

• They could see in the dark

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

• A rat is nearby

• A pleasant surprise

• Something feels suspicious

• A new opportunity