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Definition |
back-and-forth dynamic between two parties |
Examples |
1) The police played cat and mouse
with the suspect for days, before finally catching him. 2) The teacher
played cat and mouse with the
students, asking them questions that they couldn't answer. |
Etymology |
The term has its origins in the natural
behavior of cats and mice dating back to the 17th century. |
Synonyms |
toy with, tease, flirt |
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