oler a pólvora

Spanish

Etymology

Literally, “to smell like gunpowder”.

Verb

oler a pólvora (first-person singular present huelo a pólvora, first-person singular preterite olí a pólvora, past participle olido a pólvora)

1. (idiomatic) to smell fishy; to seem as though there's something fishy going on

   Synonyms: oler a chamusquina, oler a cuerno quemado

See also

• haber gato encerrado
• tener la mosca detrás de la oreja