Sniff around

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verb

To search carefully and thoroughly for information.

The detective sniffed around the crime scene looking for clues.
Visual representation of "sniff around" - To search carefully and thoroughly for information.

Often appears as...

  • sniff around for clues
  • sniff around for information

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Idiomatic

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Visual representation of "sniff around"
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Subtle Inquiry

Often used when someone discreetly seeks information without drawing attention.

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Journalists often sniff around for a big story.
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Detective Work

Implies methodical searching, similar to a detective piecing together clues.

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She sniffed around the archives for hidden facts.
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Curiosity Implication

Suggests a natural human curiosity to uncover what's hidden or not immediately obvious.

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He always sniffs around for untold stories.
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