play cat and mouse
Example Sentences
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Archie Madekwe and Théodore Pellerin play cat and mouse on the edge of fame in writer-director Alex Russell’s poised debut, a modern yet familiar story about obsession.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2025
"The police and other city agencies have made a valiant effort with too few resources. They're only out there one night a week. And basically, the campers just play cat and mouse," Ryavec said.
From Fox News ● Feb. 13, 2022
"We've consistently seen them play cat and mouse with lawmakers and public opinion on the issue of sustainable working practices and sustainable consumption," she said.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2021
And some store owners don’t want to play cat and mouse with customers, continually lowering prices until shoppers finally buy.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 29, 2017
They would not wring his neck, but they would play cat and mouse with him and his concertina; and they did.
From The Jimmyjohn Boss and Other Stories by Owen Wister
