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‘Cathouse’ meaning and in a sentence

PoC avatarPosted on September 5, 2019 by Michael BroadSeptember 5, 2019

‘Cathouse’ is slang for brothel. It has been used for centuries. The origin of the word is rooted in the perceived promiscuity of the urban female cat who attracts many tom cats when she is in heat and mates with … Continue reading →

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‘Cat-in-hell’s chance’ origin

PoC avatarPosted on September 5, 2019 by Michael BroadSeptember 5, 2019

It means that a person has little or no chance of success in what he/she is about do. It is an abbreviation of the phrase ‘no more chance than a cat in hell without claws’. The two key parts of … Continue reading →

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The historical association between the words “cathouse” and “pussy”

PoC avatarPosted on March 3, 2019 by Michael BroadMarch 3, 2019

The link is the promiscuous nature of the female urban cat when in heat. You have probably made the association between the words “cathouse” and “pussy”. If you haven’t, this is it. ‘Cathouse’ is a slang word to describe a … Continue reading →

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Origin of Cat Sucks Baby’s Breath

PoC avatarPosted on February 28, 2019 by Michael BroadFebruary 28, 2019

The belief that a domestic cat could suck the breath out of a baby probably stemmed from a combination of factors: Cats were considered to be witches’ familiars, companions to witches, at the time when people believed in witchcraft. Some … Continue reading →

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Facebook CEO Zuckerberg ‘sent his cat’ to testify at a committee meeting at Westminster

PoC avatarPosted on December 3, 2018 by Michael BroadDecember 3, 2018

Recently, Mark Zuckerberg was asked to attend an important international grand committee set up, as I understand it, by the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee at the Houses of Parliament in London, UK. The intention was to question Mr … Continue reading →

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Never buy a pig in a poke meaning

PoC avatarPosted on April 4, 2018 by Michael BroadApril 4, 2018

‘Never buy a pig in a poke’ is closely linked to ‘he let the cat out of the bag’. A trickster would substitute a cat for a pig when taking it to market in a bag (a poke). The buyer would ask to see the pig but told he could not because it might escape. And then the cat is released because he’s struggling too much. The secret it out. A failed attempt at fraud.

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Why do cats have 9 lives – origin?

PoC avatarPosted on October 4, 2017 by Michael BroadOctober 4, 2017

This is about the trinity of trinities – 3 x 3 making 9 (lives) – and the number 9 being a lucky number. The domestic cat’s inquisitiveness leads her into hazardous situations from which she is able to extricate herself … Continue reading →

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“Sounds Like a Cat Being Strangled”

PoC avatarPosted on June 25, 2016 by Michael BroadJune 25, 2016

The phrase “sounds like a cat being strangled” or “sounding like a cat being strangled”, or variants of it, is unpleasant to cat lovers. I am not a politically correct person. However I do see the potential problems that can … Continue reading →

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Copycat – Origins of the Word

PoC avatarPosted on May 25, 2012 by Michael BroadFebruary 7, 2014

by Michael The origins of are quite difficult to trace actually and I am not sure I have the answer but here goes. Here is the possible beginnings of the use of the word “copycat” ” A pox upon him … Continue reading →

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Turn the Cat in the Pan

PoC avatarPosted on May 25, 2012 by Michael BroadDecember 24, 2014

The nearest I can get to a cat in the pan – a cat in a sink! – photo by ♥ellie♥ Turn the cat in the pan is an old phrase that is interesting but it has little to do … Continue reading →

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