cat got one’s tongue: Can’t speak because of shyness, surprise, etc.
Example:
What’s the matter – cat got your tongue? I asked you what you did with the car keys! Don’t tell me you lost them!cat nap: A short nap taken during the day. This idiom comes from the observation that cats tend to take frequent, brief naps throughout the day, and are easily awakened.
Example:
The security guard was fired for catnapping on the job.
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