ANIMAL EXPRESSIONS: CAT
17 / 01 / 2007
Animal Idioms
ANIMAL EXPRESSIONS: CAT: meaning and examples
Good morning.
Today we will look at some more colourful animal expressions, this time with cat.
Today's 1st expression is: to let the cat out of the bag
It means: to tell someone something that was intended to be secret; to tell a secret by mistake.
Example 1:
I wanted the party to be a surprise, but my son let the cat out of the bag.
Today's 2nd expression is: to look like something that the cat brought in
It means: to have a dirty or untidy appearance.
Example 2:
When my son comes home from his football matches, he looks like something that the cat brought in.
Today's 3rd expression is: like the cat that got the cream
It's means: to be pleased with yourself because of something you have achieved. This can sometimes bother or annoy others who are jealous of your achievements.
Example 3:
Ever since Susan got that new client, she's been smiling like the cat that got the cream.
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I hope you have a good day.
