Proverbs
Complete the Proverb: "When the Cat's Away..."
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Complete: "If the cat is away, ___."
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What is the answer to "When the cat's away, ___"?
The full proverb is "When the cat's away, the mice will play."
What does "When the cat's away, the mice will play" mean?
It means that when the person in charge is absent, people do as they please and ignore the usual rules.
Is this a real English proverb?
Yes. It is a centuries-old English saying still used today to describe behaviour that loosens up once the boss or supervisor is gone.