The heavy rain played the cat and banjo with our garden plans.
play the cat and banjo with
idiomSynonym of play the devil with.
The sudden computer virus played the cat and banjo with all the files I saved for my final presentation.
The unexpected economic downturn played the cat and banjo with the company's long-term strategy, forcing the board to abandon their expansion goals entirely.
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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 in the meal-tub
Something concealed; a hidden danger.
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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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cat's cradle
Any complicated structure that appears to be without purpose.
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cat's meow
A self-satisfied person.
Last updated April 17, 2026