stink like a mackerel
The phrase "stink like a mackerel" is a vivid simile used to describe something with a strong, unpleasant odor or something that appears highly suspicious or corrupt.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)To have a very strong and unpleasant smell.
Example
- After sitting in the sun all day, the garbage began to stink like a mackerel.
C1Figurative
(informal)To appear highly suspicious or corrupt.
Example
- The politician's sudden wealth made the whole situation stink like a mackerel.
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