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What is the meaning of the underlined part They regarded “SC/ST” certificates as useful instruments in terms of accessing certain forms of social justice and political representation, but also seemed resentful of the connotations of inequality and lack of ability, the smell of being “undeserving” of a rightful place alongside others that sneak in along with the Trojan horse of reservation.
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Cynthia3754 · Accepted Answer

Well, think about it. You smell things without them being seen. We use this expression in this way if something is not obvious and there are only subtle signs or indications of the true self or situation.

For example, someone seems very happy and greets you with a smile, but during the conversation you pick up on little nuances that are indicating to you that this person doesn't really like you. It isn't really anything that they have said, but you get his feeling that something just isn't right.

We have the following expression we often use in these instances. "Something is rotten in Denmark." Please don't ask me where this came from, but this is often used when we start picking up on things that tell us they aren't what they appear to be. We smell that something isn't right before we actually know or are able to prove it. We smell that there is something rotten about the situation or person.

Nagariya · Answer

Thank you very much.

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