Cat Idioms

Even if you are not the cats fan you will find these 6 cat related idioms interesting as well as fun.

The cat`s pyjamas

Something very wonderful, special, or good.

Перевод: вещь (или человек) что надо, первый сорт.

Пример: Mary's party is going to be the cat's pyjamas.

There is more than one way to skin a cat

There are many alternative ways of achieving something.

Перевод: свет клином не сошелся; есть много способов добиться своего.

Пример: When my father taught me a different way to fix the car I realized that there was more than one way to skin a cat.

To have kittens

To be very worried, upset, or angry about something.

Перевод: чуть удар не хватил.

Пример: My mother nearly had kittens when I said I was going to buy a motorbike.

Has the cat got your tongue?

Said to someone who remains silent when they are expected to speak.

Перевод: язык проглотил?

Пример: What's the matter? Has the cat got your tongue?

A cat in gloves catches no mice

Sometimes you cannot get what you want by being careful and polite.

Перевод: не замочив рук, не умоешься.

Пример: I think you'll get that promotion if you pursue it more assertively. A cat in gloves catches no mice, after all.

Curiosity killed the cat

Said to warn someone not to ask too many questions about something.

Перевод: много будешь знать - скоро состаришься.

Пример: I think you'll offend her by asking such personal questions - curiosity killed the cat, after all.