Thursday, December 5, 2024

Cat and mouse game 🐱🐁

🌟 WILD WORD OF THE DAY 🌟

Featured Idiom: Cat and mouse game
Featuring: Cat & Mouse 🐱🐁
Adventure Level: Medium
Min & Mầm's Rating: ★★★★☆

🐱 The Tale Behind the Phrase

From the natural behavior of cats toying with mice before catching them, describes a situation where one party teases or manipulates another.

📖 Meaning

Literal meaning: A cat playing with its mouse prey
Figurative meaning: A situation where one side toys with or manipulates another
Vietnamese equivalent: "Mèo vờn chuột" (Cat playing with mouse)

🎯 Usage Examples

Min and Mầm's Adventure:

Min: "Why won't Tom Tom just tell me if he likes me?"
Mầm: "Sounds like he's playing a cat and mouse game!"

💫 Memory Tricks

Picture:

Cat stalking playfully
Mouse dodging
Back and forth chase
Neither winning nor losing

❌ Common Mistakes

Don't say "mouse and cat game"
Not "playing cats and mice"
Avoid in formal writing
Don't use for friendly competition

🎮 Practice Time

Fill in: "The detective and criminal played a _____ _____ _____ _____."

💡 Did You Know?

Used in detective stories
Common in business negotiations
Found in military strategy
Popular in sports commentary

😺 A Wild But Important Note!

Hey strategy explorers! Before you pounce...

These phrases are like hunting tips - they guide but each chase is unique!
Every tactical situation needs its own approach
For serious negotiations, consult experts
(Need strategy? Try Mrs. Ngoc Prinny's Negotiation Academy!)

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Min & Mầm's Tip: IRL, aim for clear communication over games! 😺🐁

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