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What does cat is in the bag and the bag is in the river mean?
The cat is in the bag and the bag is in the river.The cat is drowning or already drowned.ANS2:That would be an ailurophobe's analogy for describing how a solution to a problem has been devised and implemented.
What does don't let the cat out the bag mean?
it means don't let someone know the surpriseThis classic saying means to tell a secret or something that shouldn't have been said. If someone lets the cat out of the bag they spoiled a surprise or told a secret. Here's how to use it in a sentence: "Jeremy let the cat out of the bag on Friday so Bob knew we were throwing a party that night." So, Jeremy told Bob about the party, 'let the cat out of the bag', and told the secret early."Don't let the cat our of the bag" mean "Don't tell my secret.""Letting the cat out of the bag" is telling a secret, usually inadvertently.
What did they mean leat the cat out of the bage why can't it could be a bird?
Let th cat out of the bag is a metaphor. It means,'now you have caused problems'.A cat that has been tied into a bag becomes a very mean,angry creature, bearing a grudge against everything and every body. You undo that bag and whatever size cat you have, you have trouble. Out comes a spitting, snarling, scratching, biting monster. I doubt you will get that response from a bird.
What is the idiomatic meaning for allow the cat to escape from the bag?
You mean "let the cat out of the bag" -- it doesn't work if you don't use those exact words. It means to tell something that was supposed to be a secret. The original term was a literal one -- people would sell what they claimed was a piglet, put into a bag to be easily carried, but instead of a valuable pig that could be eaten, they'd put a cat into a bag instead, and save the piglet to "sell" again. If you "let the cat out of the bag," you exposed the scam to everyone.
What is an example sentence for when the cat out of the bag?
Julie's face turned red when Jasper let the cat out of the bag.
Which word has a short a sound cat or bag?
The word "cat" has a short 'a' sound.
What actors and actresses appeared in Cat in the Bag - 1990?
The cast of Cat in the Bag - 1990 includes: David Glanzer as Young Dad
Now you got the cat out of what?
Let the cat out of the bag... "you spoiled the surprise"
Is cat food in a bag airtight?
Yes, If it's in a bag I stronly suggest using a bag clip to close it.
Don't let the cat out of the bag!?
Mr. Prince thinks he's the cat's pajamas!
What is an example of a sentence using let the cat out of the bag?
Melonie didn't know about her surprise party until someone was talking to her and accidentally let the cat out of the bag.
What is the origin of letting the cat out of the bag?
The phrase "letting the cat out of the bag" originates from the practice of medieval farmers who would sometimes sell piglets in bags. Some dishonest sellers would try to pass off a cat instead of a pig, and if the cat was let out of the bag, their deception would be revealed.
