Given below question has an idiomatic expression followed by four options. Choose the one closest to its meaning :

“To smell a rat” 

The correct answer is: Option 3 i.e., suspect foul dealings.

Key Points

• The idiomatic expression "To smell a rat” means to suspect that something is wrong. (शक करना कि कुछ गड़बड़ है)
  • Example: When she started asking too many questions about the plans, I began to smell a rat.
• Suspect foul dealings refers to the action of thinking that there is dishonesty or illegality involved in a situation. (गड़बड़ी का संदेह करना)
  • Example: The manager suspected foul dealings when he noticed the sudden change in numbers.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 3 i.e., suspect foul dealings

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Science of plague epidemic (महामारी का विज्ञान): The scientific study of widespread and deadly disease outbreaks.
  • Example: The science of plague epidemic has evolved significantly over the centuries.
• Bad smell (खराब गंध): An unpleasant odor.
  • Example: There was a bad smell coming from the garbage can.
• To be in a bad mood (खराब मूड में होना): To feel irritated or unhappy.
  • Example: He was in a bad mood after the long meeting.