sniff about (something or some place)

To investigate, search through, or inquire impertinently into something or some place. Please tell me that the cops won't find any incriminating evidence if they start sniffing about your office. Sarah's been sniffing about, lately—I think she's starting to suspect me.

See also: sniff

See also:

sniff around
snoop
snoop about (something or some place)
snoop around
snoop into
snoop into (something)
poke about
poke around
have a (good) sniff around
have a sniff around

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