English Vocabulary

  cat burglar (a thief who gets into buildings by climbing through upper windows, skylights, etc.) A cat burglar has climbed up the drainpipe and stolen her valuables. Samuel is a heavy sleeper, like most old people, and didn’t hear the cat burglar entering. envocabulary.com

cat and mouse game (a constant pursuit, near captures, and repeated escapes) I don’t want to hide here; I’ll call the police and put an end to this cat and mouse game. I’m not sure if they are not playing cat and mouse with me. envocabulary.com

cast pearls before swine (offer something of value to someone who does not know its value) He won’t listen to your advice. You’re just casting pearls before swine. Do not explain pop music to him. I think it would be like casting pearls before swine. envocabulary.com

cash cow (something that always makes a lot of profit) His latest investment turned out to be a cash cow. He owns a restaurant, which is a cash cow for him. envocabulary.com

call off the dogs (stop criticizing or attacking someone) Please call off the dogs. I apologize for not telling you on time. All right, now that you know I’m not lying, you can call off the dogs.   envocabulary.com