smell of the shop

big shop

A large, regular purchase of groceries; as opposed to ad hoc or impulse purchases.

bull in a china shop

A person who is clumsy, aggressive, without care, concern or self-control.

set up shop

To establish a business.

smell a rat

To sense something suspicious.

smell blood

To sense that one has an advantage over an adversary or rival.

smell fishy

To seem suspicious.

smell like a rose

To be regarded as appealing, virtuous, or respectable; to be untainted or unharmed.

smell like a tart's handbag

To smell strongly of perfume.