English Dictionary

smell the barn

verb

(chiefly US, idiomatic) To experience heightened anticipation or to act with renewed speed or energy as one approaches a destination, goal, or other desired outcome.

I can't wait to smell the barn after a long day of work.

意味（1）

(chiefly US, idiomatic) To experience heightened anticipation or to act with renewed speed or energy as one approaches a destination, goal, or other desired outcome.

We'll get home right quick—old Dobbin knows the way better than you and I do, and he can smell the barn besides.