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get a noseful

/ɡet ə ˈnəʊzfʊl/

الترجمة: استنشاق رائحة قوية أو كريهة، غالبًا بشكل مفاجئ أو بكمية كبيرة.

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/ɡet ə ˈnəʊzfʊl/C1informal
  • arاستنشاق رائحة قوية أو كريهة، غالبًا بشكل مفاجئ أو بكمية كبيرة.

To inhale a strong or unpleasant smell, often unexpectedly or in large quantity.

  1. Smell something stronglyB2informalamerican

    To inhale a large amount of a particular smell, often an unpleasant one.

    arاستنشاق رائحة قوية

    • When he opened the fridge, he got a noseful of spoiled milk.
    • She got a noseful of smoke as she entered the burning building.
    • I got a noseful of perfume when she walked past.
  2. Experience something excessivelyC1informalamerican

    To receive or experience an excessive amount of something, often information or criticism.

    arتجرّع أكثر مما ينبغي

    • During the meeting, we got a noseful of complaints from the clients.
    • He got a noseful of advice from his well-meaning relatives.
    • After the scandal, the politician got a noseful of negative press.