let the cat out of the bag
Meaning: to reveal a secret by mistake.
Example: I wanted to keep my job offer a secret, but my little brother overheard and let the cat out of the bag. Read more ➺
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copycat
Meaning: one who imitates or copies another's actions, appearance, or ideas.
Example: The startup accused the competitor of being a copycat, claiming they stole their business model and product ideas. Read more ➺
bell the cat
Meaning: do a dangerous job.
Example: Someone has to bell the cat and organize the office fundraiser, but so far, no one has volunteered. Read more ➺
like a cat on a hot tin roof
Meaning: in a state of agitation.
Example: The coach acted like a cat on a hot tin roof throughout the game. Read more ➺
fight like cat and dog
Meaning: argue jealously and violently all the time
Example: The married couple fought like cat and dog the entire time they were together. Read more ➺
play cat and mouse
Meaning: to play with or tease someone
Example: The cops do not like playing cat and mouse games with the culprits before catching them. Read more ➺
cat among the pigeons
Meaning: do or say something that causes trouble and make a lot of people angry or worried
Example: The foreigner put the cat among the pigeons when he made some sensitive comments about the people's religion. Read more ➺
catnap
Meaning: a short sleep, usually during the day
Example: I had a very late night last night. I think that I will have a catnap during my lunch hour. Read more ➺
cat got your tongue
Meaning: used to refer a time when someone has nothing to say
Example: Speak up boy or cat got your tongue? Read more ➺
no room to swing a cat
Meaning: a very small place
Example: How do you expect all four of us to stay in that room? There's no room to swing a cat in there. Read more ➺
