cat has nine lives

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cat has nine lives

Prov. Cats can survive things that are severe enough to kill them. (You can also refer to a particular cat's nine lives.) Jill: My cat fell off a third-floor balcony and just walked away. How can he do that? Jane: A cat has nine lives. I think my cat used up one of her nine lives when she survived being hit by that car.

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OXFORD - It's often said that a cat has nine lives. Careers through the years; She hasn't done it all, but almost by Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA) More results

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