smell like a tart's handbag
(UK, idiomatic, slang, derogatory, simile) To smell strongly of perfume.
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(UK, idiomatic, slang, derogatory, simile) To smell strongly of perfume.
"Phew," he said, following her into the room. "It '''smells like a tart's handbag''' in here."
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