There is a cat in the meal-tub regarding this contract.
cat in the meal-tub
idiomSomething concealed; a hidden danger.
The deal seemed perfect, but he suspected a cat in the meal-tub after reading the fine print.
Despite the politician's charming public persona, the investigative journalist sensed a cat in the meal-tub and began digging into the hidden financial records.
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bell the cat
To undertake a dangerous action in the service of a group.
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cat and dog life
An unhappy married life marked by arguments and disagreements.
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cat got someone's tongue
Why is someone not saying anything?
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cat piss
Any beverage of low quality.
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cat that ate the canary
A person who appears self-satisfied or smug, especially while concealing something mischievous, prohibited, or private.
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cool cat
A person who performs or appreciates jazz, especially one whose style of speech and movement is relaxed and rhythmic.
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dead cat bounce
A temporary recovery in the price of a financial instrument which has fallen rapidly and is expected to fall further in the long run.
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different breed of cat
Something entirely different; a whole other thing or matter.