Idioms & Phrases - English (MCQ) for Bank, MBA, CAT, MAT, GMAT, SSC for Q. 20470

Q.  In the following question, an idiom or proverb has been highlighted. Choose its correct meaning in the given context from the alternatives given below.
She played a cat and mouse game with all her boyfriends.

- Published on 28 Mar 16

a. She played a game
b. She had a cat
c. Her boyfriends gave her cats and mice
d. She played like a cat with her boyfriends who were all mice

ANSWER: She played a game
 
Choice (a) is the most accurate. The idiom “ a cat and mouse game” means to play a trick or a low blow to someone.

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