nine lives

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It’s likely that other similar situations have given rise to the adage that cats have nine lives.

From Scientific American • Jul. 24, 2023

He has nine lives, to mix all the possible metaphors about a survivor in politics.

From Slate • Mar. 28, 2023

"Rose is back to galloping around the house as if nothing happened but I'm pretty sure she has used up one of her nine lives," Ms Webster said.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2023

“I only pray that I have more than the proverbial nine lives of a cat.”

From Seattle Times • Feb. 4, 2023

My mom grumbled it was like the House of Stray Cats, folks using their nine lives.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith