Fixed expressions
Idioms
English fixed expressions — phrases whose meaning isn't obvious from the individual words. Each entry shows the meaning, an example sentence, and its register.
Idioms containing cat, including its inflections. Clear word filter
4 idioms
let the cat out of the bag
CEFR B1To reveal a secret, usually by mistake.
Informal
rain cats and dogs
CEFR B1to rain very heavily
Informal
herding cats
CEFR C1trying to coordinate or control a group of highly independent people
Informal
let the cat among the pigeons
CEFR C1To say or do something that causes sudden trouble or excitement.
Informal