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Cat Fight

The idiom "cat fight" refers to a verbal or physical altercation between two women. It is often used to describe a situation where two women are arguing or fighting in a way that is seen as petty or trivial. The term "cat" is used because cats are known for their tendency to fight with each other, often over small things.

You might use this idiom when you see two women arguing or fighting in a way that seems unnecessary or over something trivial. For example, if two women are arguing over who gets to use the bathroom first, you might say "Looks like we've got a cat fight on our hands!" It's important to note that this idiom can be seen as derogatory towards women, so it's important to use it carefully and respectfully.


The usage of the idiom 'Cat Fight' in a sentence

• The two celebrities got into a cat fight on Twitter over who had the better fashion sense. (using the idiom to describe a public argument or disagreement)

• My sister and I had a cat fight over who gets to use the bathroom first. (using the idiom figuratively to describe a verbal argument between two people)

• The political candidates engaged in a cat fight during the debate, throwing personal insults at each other instead of discussing policy. (using the idiom in a political context to describe a heated argument)

• I saw a cat fight on my way to work this morning. (basic sentence using the idiom in a literal sense)

• The two professors had a cat fight during the academic conference, arguing over the validity of each other's research. (using the idiom in an intellectual setting to describe a heated argument)

• There was a cat fight in the boardroom when the executives couldn't agree on the new marketing strategy. (using the idiom in a professional setting to describe a heated argument)

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