smell out
phrasal verbPart ofsmell
smell out — phrasal verb
1. To discover or find something by using your sense of smell, or to detect somethi
1.phrasal verb
Definition
To discover or find something by using your sense of smell, or to detect something hidden.
Example
The dog smelled out the hidden drugs in the suitcase.
Sara smelled out the secret meeting place by following the scent of coffee.