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5 cat idioms, with pictures

Look at the picture, read the meaning, and listen to the example.

A curious orange cat opens a kitchen cupboard, and a pile of pots and pans falls on its head. The cat looks dizzy and surprised.

What does “Curiosity killed the cat” mean?

“Curiosity killed the cat” means asking too many questions can get you into trouble.

Example: Don’t read your roommate’s mail. Curiosity killed the cat!

Emoji clue: curious face with a monocle, cat, knocked-out face

A woman in a red dress and a big red hat looks annoyed. Next to her, a smiling gray cat stands on two legs in the same red dress and hat.

What does “Copycat” mean?

“Copycat” means a person who copies what other people do or have.

Example: My neighbor bought the same car as me. What a copycat!

Emoji clue: printer, cat

In an office meeting, a shy young man sits with his mouth closed. A black cat on his shoulder covers his mouth with its paw, and his coworkers look at him.

What does “Cat got your tongue” mean?

People say “Cat got your tongue?” to someone who is very quiet and doesn’t answer.

Example: You’re very quiet in this meeting, Tom. Cat got your tongue?

Emoji clue: cat, tongue

A tall man in office clothes stands on his chair and screams at a tiny spider on the floor. His orange cat hides behind his legs, also scared.

What does “Scaredy-cat” mean?

“Scaredy-cat” means a person who is afraid of small or silly things.

Example: Don’t be a scaredy-cat. Just ask your boss for a raise.

Emoji clue: screaming scared face, cat

A tired woman in a blazer and a cowboy hat holds a clipboard and six cats on leashes. She tries to walk them to a door, but every cat runs a different way.

What does “Herding cats” mean?

“Herding cats” means a very hard job: getting many people to do the same thing.

Example: Planning a trip for ten people is like herding cats.

Emoji clue: cowboy, two cats

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100 common English idioms and their meanings

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