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Is THE FLOWERS SMELL GOOD correct grammar since flowers have no olfactory lobes and cannot detect scent?
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∙ 12y ago
I tend to have poor grammar and I am in no way a language expert but I think that although it is common in the English language to say such a thing, I would reword it and say "the flowers have a sweet aroma" (as an example).
Minor EditI tend to agree with the above for more formal writing, but I think the common usage is more than adequate for everyday language. I think there would be a greater problem if one said "The flowers smell well", suggesting that the flowers are doing the smelling. If I enter a place where good food is being prepared, I am very likely to say "Mmmm! Smells good!" rather than to worry about grammar.One day, Ben Franklin's wife turned to him and said "Benjamin, you smell..."
Ben replied: "Oh, no, my dear. YOU smell. I stink."
Another Minor Edit
Using the word, "good," makes it clear that you are referring to the aroma of the flowers. Many English speakers misuse "good" and "well" and I believe this is the source of your confusion.
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