| Definitions | | cat and mouse game |
|
noun
- (idiom) Two individuals and/or groups repeatedly keeping check on each other in a suspicious or self-protective way, often with the goal of one or both parties trying to gain a malicious advantage over the other.
- The Allied and the enemy submarine played a on checking up on each other's whereabouts and supposed strategic plans.
- The crackers played a with the computer's system administrators: The crackers kept trying new tricks, and the system administrators kept mounting electronic defenses to prevent damage and catch the crackers.
Translations: - German: Katz-und-Maus-Spiel
- Dutch: Kat-en-muisspel
Supplemental Details:Sponsor an extended definition for cat and mouse game for as little as $10 per month. Click here to contact us.
| |
|
