get a noseful

• Einen starken oder unangenehmen Geruch einatmen, oft unerwartet oder in großer Menge.

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.

   einen Geruch einatmen

   • 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.

   mehr als genug abbekommen

   • 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.