Sekirov Dictionary

smell the barn

UK /ˌsmɛl ðə ˈbaːn/US /ˌsmɛl ðə ˈbaɹn/

verb1

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(US) To act with renewed energy or speed or to experience heightened anticipation as one approaches a destination, goal, or other desired outcome.
- We’ll get home right quick—old Dobbin knows the way better than you and I do, and he can smell the barn besides.

forms

smelled the barn · smelt the barn · smelling the barn · smells the barn

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