Cat Idioms
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A fat cat – богач, денежный мешок
“Those fat cats in government don’t care about the poor”
A cat nap – короткий дневной сон
“Oh sorry, we were just having a cat nap”
Not enough room to swing a cat – очень тесно, повернуться негде
“There was not enough room to swing a cat in this small apartment”
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Cat’s Cradle – что-то, что сложно понять
“The new healthcare legislation is a baffling cat’s cradle of regulations, requirements, and loopholes”
A cat in gloves catches no mice – если действовать слишком осторожно, то не всегда можно достичь цели
“I think you’ll get that promotion if you pursue it more assertively. A cat in gloves catches no mice, after all”
Cat’s pajamas/whiskers/meow – первый сорт, превосходно
“I thought I was the cat’s whiskers in my new dress”
“When Maria wears diamonds, she thinks she’s the cat’s meow”
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Published: Apr 11, 2023
Latest Revision: Apr 11, 2023
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