Meaning of 'Cat got your tongue?'
What does the saying 'Cat got your tongue?' mean?
Idiom: Cat got your tongue?
Meaning:
If someone asks if the cat has got your tongue, they want to know why you are not speaking when they think you should.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Animals |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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