smells the barn

A form of smell the barn — To act with renewed energy or speed or to experience heightened anticipation as one approaches a destination, goal, or other desired outcome.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of smell the barn
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APA

smells the barn. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/smells%20the%20barn

MLA

“smells the barn.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/smells%20the%20barn. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “smells the barn,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/smells%20the%20barn.

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