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单词 play cat and mouse
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play cat and mouse in British English

to play with a person or animal in a cruel or teasing way, esp before a final act of cruelty or unkindness
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Examples of 'play cat and mouse' in a sentence
play cat and mouse

We tend to run each other around and play cat-and-mouse games, and it's tiring.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Four solo violins deliciously play cat and mouse.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
They were tempted to relax, choosing to play cat and mouse with the opposition.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
We play cat and mouse for about ten miles.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Piano and violin play cat and mouse, and the cellist happily accepts fate as the dogsbody accompanist.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The early part is where you will see tactics come in as the riders play cat and mouse.
The Sun (2012)
The dictator played cat-and-mouse with the writer, alternately praising his work and banning it.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
So he plays cat and mouse with us.
The Sun (2007)
The men in red were competitive only when playing cat-and-mouse.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
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