cat and dog life

beg for one's life

To plead or make a desperate attempt to continue with what one has been doing.

bell the cat

To undertake a dangerous action in the service of a group.

bread of life

Anything which is regarded as a source or inspiration of spiritual nourishment.

bring back to life

To return someone to a state of consciousness or living after a state of unconsciousness, death or near-death.

buy a dog and bark oneself

To do something that one has hired someone else to do.

cat got someone's tongue

Why is someone not saying anything?

cat in the meal-tub

Something concealed; a hidden danger.

cat piss

Any beverage of low quality.