cat on the wall

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Cat on the Wall

Definition:

A colloquial phrase used to indicate indecision or a state of being stuck between two opposing choices or situations.

Senses:

Idiom: Referring to a person's inability to take a clear position or make a definitive decision.
Literal: Depicting an actual cat sitting on top of a wall, typically used to describe a specific visual image of a cat on a physical wall.

Examples:

1. Idiomatic Sense:

She was a cat on the wall when it came to choosing between the two job offers.
The politician remained a cat on the wall, refusing to support either party's proposal.

2. Literal Sense:

I spotted a cat on the wall, silently observing the street below.
The children admired the cat on the wall, laughing at its playful antics.

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