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Definition cat and mouse in British English

cat and mouse noun

[uncountable] noun
1

a situation in which you let someone else believe that they have managed to escape, before you actually catch them

Example

a game of cat and mouse

Example

Dora knew the detective was playing cat and mouse with her, waiting for his chance to trap her.

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Definition cat and mouse in British English