How to Pronounce "play cat and mouse with"
expression
PLAY KAT and MOWS with
play KAT and MOUSS with
Definition
To trick, tease, or try to catch someone by pretending to let them win or escape, but really keeping control. It describes a situation where one person repeatedly tries to outsmart or manipulate another, like a cat playing with a mouse.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈkæt/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈmaʊs/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
British English
plˈeɪ/ /kˈæt/ /ˈænd/ /maʊs/ /wˈɪð
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PLAY KAT and MOWS with
UK
play KAT and MOUSS with
Listen in Context
The thief played cat and mouse with the police all night.
Tom likes to play cat and mouse with his younger brother.
The boss played cat and mouse with us about our promotions.
Stop playing cat and mouse with me and just tell me the truth.