What do you Smell?

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The word smell is part of several English phrases.

Here are some of them:

Smell blood -discern weakness in an opponent.

Smell a rat – suspect treachery or deception.

Smell the roses – enjoy or appreciate the small things of life.

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3 Responses to "What do you Smell?"

  1. ramendra   April 14, 2009 at 6:01 am

    I think it best work for the world,up to today I have knowledge about smell,this word is only using by nose,but today I feel this word smell can use by blood,use by rat and use by roses.Thanks.

  2. babyface   April 14, 2009 at 10:17 am

    Guruji says, “I think it best work for the world”

    Is he praising your service? Good for you. You are blessed.

    SearchIndia.com Responds:

    Maybe Guruji was thinking of Sheshap-Iyer’s line in Romeo and Juliet:

    …that which we call a rose [or Rosaline] / By any other name would smell as sweet

  3. babyface   April 14, 2009 at 10:31 am

    This is probably why he is successful..

    he, in his calm voice, says something which looks undecipherable.. and different people interpret it differently and find peace. Genius!

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