Cat among the pigeons meaning
What does the saying 'Cat among the pigeons' mean?
Idiom: Cat among the pigeons
Meaning:
If something or someone puts, or sets or lets, the cat among the pigeons, they create a disturbance and cause trouble.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Animals |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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