Ways to Say "when a cat" in English
Learn useful ways to say "when a cat" in English with drama examples and natural alternatives.
it doesn't kill it immediately.
It suggests a powerful person may not reveal their full intentions right away.
From Trial Marriage To A Billionaire Season 2, Episode 52
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is speaking in a proverb-like way about a predator controlling prey.
Usage Scenario
Use this as a warning or figurative comment, not in literal animal talk. It sounds literary and indirect, so learners may hear it in dramatic dialogue more than daily English.
Better ways to say it
When a cat catches a mouse, it doesn't kill it immediately.
A cat doesn't always kill the mouse right away.
The stronger side may wait before acting.
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