Cats

Cats are the [most:must] popular pets among Americans. So it is not surprising that there are many expressions about cats. Some cats like to [catch:fly] small birds, like canaries. If someone looks very proud or satisfied with himself, we [say:said] he looks like the cat that ate the canary. Sometimes, a cat likes to play with a small animal it catches. So if you [play:hold] cat and mouse with someone, you change between different kinds of behavior when dealing with another person. For example, a child might offer something sweet to her little brother and then take it away when he reaches for it. A cat will often catch a small animal and present it to its owner. The saying that looks like something the cat dragged in [describes:draws] something in bad condition.