There was a 'whiff of' consensus on the proposed constitutional amendments during talks between the government and opposition. Here 'whiff of' means:
- A. Lack of something
- B. A slight sign of something
- C. Disagreement on something
- D. Quarrel on something
Explanation
A “whiff of” something is a slight indication or trace of it, as a smell gives a faint sign of its presence. Thus, the talks showed a small sign of consensus.
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