Put/set the cat among the pigeons In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "put/set the cat among the pigeons", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Tommy Tran

2021-12-02 11:12

Meaning of Put/set the cat among the pigeons

Put/set the cat among the pigeons British idiom verb phrase

The verb "put/set" can be replaced by the word "throw."

To cause arguments or trouble by saying or doing something.

Johnny set the cat among the pigeons by telling lies about his parents.

You need to think about it carefully. Once it got out, it would definitely put the cat among the pigeons.

Other phrases about:

To lower the boom (on someone or something)

To punish someone or something harshly

you can't unring a bell

Once something has been done, you can do nothing but face the consequences.

to ask for trouble

to behave in a way that is likely to incur problems or difficulties

Children and Fools Tell the Truth

White lie

ask for trouble

Act in a way that is likely to cause problems for you

Grammar and Usage of Put/set the cat among the pigeons

Verb Forms

put/set the cat among the pigeons
puts/sets the cat among the pigeons
putting/setting the cat among the pigeons

The verb "put/set" should be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of Put/set the cat among the pigeons

This expression originated from the practice that putting a cat inside a dovecote will cause disturbance due to the cat's tendency to hunt and kill the birds.

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