[have] a sniff
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to smell something to check its scent
- She had a sniff of the fresh flowers in the garden.
- They enjoy having sniffs of different perfumes at the store.
- Having a sniff of the sea air is refreshing at the beach.
- He had a sniff of the delicious aroma from the bakery.
- Before tasting, it's common to have a sniff of wine to savor the bouquet.