Why do cats get such a terrible rap? There are countless expressions in the English language that place these animals in a bad light.

If you think you’re the cat’s whiskers, don’t expect people to like you. If you point at what the cat dragged in, it’s not anything nice. Being called a fat cat is not a compliment — it’s criticism for making a lot of money. And a copycat is basically a thief, stealing someone else’s original ideas or work...

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