Catch a weasel asleep In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "catch a weasel asleep", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-05-15 10:05

Meaning of Catch a weasel asleep

Catch a weasel asleep American phrase

To make a watful, or alert person feel surprised

I tried to make John, a former Navy, scared, yet I failed to catch a weasel asleep all time.

He is a vigilant person yet he looked dumbfounded when he saw me hold a fake gun. Yay! I caught a weasel asleep.

Other phrases about:

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An expression of surprise/shock or showing that you refuse to do something
as it happens/happened
Coincidentally, suprisingly; as a matter of fact
be caught on the wrong foot

To be surprised by some sudden occurrence

throw (one) for a loop

To greatly surprise, shock, or confuse someone

Grammar and Usage of Catch a weasel asleep

Verb Forms

  • catches a weasel asleep
  • catching a weasel asleep
  • caught a weasel asleep

The verb "catch" must be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of Catch a weasel asleep

The origin of this expression is not clear.

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 When the photographer said “watch the birdie”, all of us looked at the camera and smiled.

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