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Cat Idioms

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  • Lena showed off her new phone, beaming. “IT'S THE CAT'S PAJAMAS” she exclaimed, meaning what?
    It's  awful!
    It's  irrelevant!
    It's wonderful!
  • The newspaper article described the CEO as a “FAT CAT” who earned millions while his employees struggled.
    A plump person.
    A rich person.
    A clumsy person
  • By the time Emma reached the bus stop, she was soaked from head to toe. “It’s RAINING CATS AND DOGS out there!” she exclaimed.
    It's sleeting.
    It's pouring.
    It's drizzling.
  • When Jared kept spying on his neighbors to find out what they were doing in their garage, his mother warned him by saying "CURIOSITY KILLED THE CAT" you know? What did she mean?
    Being too inquisitive can get you into trouble.
    Cats are very inquisitive animals.
    Cats can die if they ask questions.
  • When their first plan to fix the computer failed, Alex shrugged. “No worries,” he said. “THERE'S MORE THAN ONE WAY TO SKIN A CAT.”
    There is more than one way to do the same task.
    There is more than one way to catch a liar.
    There is more than one way to cook an animal.
  • The preschool teacher felt lucky that all the children showed in the class photo. Getting them to sit had been LIKE HERDING CATS.
    It's soft and fuzzy.
    It is something that farmers do.
    It's a very difficult task.
  • The tiny apartment was so cramped that when they moved in, Jenny joked, “THERE IS NOT ENOUGH ROOM TO SWING A CAT IN HERE."
    It is a tightly confined space.
    There is no room to play a game
    There are too many people
  • After lunch, Devon closed his eyes for a quick CAT NAP before his next meeting.
    Having a short rest.
    Going to sleep for the night.
    Having a hangover.
  • When Tony showed up late to breakfast with messy hair and wrinkled clothes, his sister laughed. “YOU LOOK LIKE SOMETHING THE CAT DRAGGED IN!”
    Something messy.
    Something dead.
    Something shiny.
  • As soon as the manager left the office, everyone started chatting and taking long coffee breaks. This just goes to show that WHEN THE CAT'S AWAY THE MICE WILL PLAY.
    When the boss is away, people often misbehave.
    When the boss is away, people organise a BBQ party
    When the boss is away, people work harder.
  • During the presentation, Ryan froze and couldn’t say a word. His teacher smirked and asked, “What’s wrong, Ryan? HAS A CAT GOT YOUR TONGUE?”
    Why are you singing?
    Why aren't you saying anything?
    Why are you arguing?
  • Sarah wanted a promotion but was too polite to ask for one. Her friend reminded her, “A CAT IN GLOVES CATCHES NO MICE."
    Wearing gloves will make you look suspicious
    Worrying about your image can prevent you from success
    Being too polite can prevent you from accomplishing
  • Every time Mia and her brother are together, they argue nonstop. Their mom says they FIGHT LIKE CATS AND DOGS.
    They always fight.
    They always argue.
    They never fight.
  • When Maya accidentally mentioned the surprise party in front of Ben, everyone went silent. THE CAT WAS OUT OF THE BAG.
    The secret has been revealed.
    A lot of money has been spent.
    The prisoner has escaped.
  • After winning the bet, Marcus walked in with a smug grin. He looked like THE CAT THAT SWALLOWED THE CANARY.
    He looks sleepy after eating.
    He is looking very nauseous and sick.
    He is looking very pleased with himself.