English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "cat got your tongue" Mean?
Learn what "cat got your tongue" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Beginner
Neutral
Soft
Joke
What's the matter? Cat got your tongue?
It is a teasing way to ask why someone has become silent.
From The Chauffeur, Episode 8
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone teases another person for suddenly going quiet.
Usage Scenario
Use this jokingly with friends or people you know well. It can sound rude or mocking in serious situations.
Better ways to say it
1
Cat got your tongue?
2
What's got your tongue?
3
Did the cat get your tongue?
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