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First off, Merry Christmas to all! Scratch that, happy holidays - let's be politically correct ;)
Time for another idiom. Did you see Day 1? Quickly click HERE and don't let the cat out of the bag that you're learning these idioms! :)
Today, another tribute to cats. AS I said I have two furballs at home (and used to have another one with my parents) which means I should have three cat idioms in total!
Well, this is idiom number 2:
This idiom can function on its own, meaning, you do not need to add anything more to the statement. It should be self-explanatory :)
If you want someone to respond to you and they are silent, this is what you could say:
Kasia: How do I look in this dress?
Partner: ....
Kasia: What's the matter, cat got your tongue?? < I could be slightly annoyed here as well>
What's your opinion on the death penalty? Don't be shy! Cat got your tongue?
The origin of this idiom is very interesting. one interpretation is a torture device called "cat o-nine-tails" that pulled your tongue so hard you could not speak for a long time.
Another interpretation is equally drastic: in Ancient Egypt tongues of liars were cut out and fed to the cats.
I don't know which is worse :)
[PL] U nas znowu o zwiaerzaku nie ma mowy, byłoby to zresztą ciut dziwne mówić: Kot cię złapał za język? - chociaż z idiomami to nigdy nic nie wiadomo :P Naszym odpowiednikiem będzie: zapomniałeś języka w gębie? Języj połknąłeś? Mowę Ci odjęło?
Thanks for reading!
Stay tuned for day 3 tomorrow! And remember to upvote and followe me 