post no.41 When cats talk in idioms

1 A cat has nine lives= a cat can survive through dangerous situation.

2 The cat that ate the canary = The living beings who are found to have a smug look with a tinge of guilt.

3 The cat is out of the bag = to reveal a secret.

4  Curiosity killed the cat = Inquisitiveness can lead one into peril.

5 To live a cat and dog life = to be in a state of constant argument.

6 Cat's got your tongue = to stop talking suddenly or to be unable to speak.

7 Bell the cat= to do the difficult job

8 In the dark, all cats are grey = in the dark, physical appearance is of no use.

9 A cat in gloves catches no mice = if one is too cautious and polite, s/he will not succeed.

10 To set a cat among the pigeons = a comment or action that rouses trouble.

11 To rain cats and dogs = heavy rain.