معنی
To argue constantly with someone.
زمینه فرهنگی
In Italy, the 'commensalità' (eating together) is vital. If two people 'vanno d'accordo come cani e gatti', it is most noticeable at the dinner table during Sunday lunch. The English equivalent 'to fight like cats and dogs' is more aggressive. The Italian 'andare d'accordo come...' is more ironic and focuses on the failed attempt at harmony. The shift to 'dog and monkey' (ken'en no naka) reflects different cultural folklore about which animals are natural enemies. On Italian TikTok and Instagram, this phrase is frequently used in 'POV' (Point of View) videos about siblings or toxic-but-funny friendships.
Use it for Sarcasm
The more sweetly you say 'vanno d'accordo', the more effective the punchline 'come cani e gatti' will be.
Plurality Matters
Never say 'vado d'accordo come cani e gatti' about yourself alone. It must be 'Io e lui andiamo...' or 'Noi andiamo...'.
معنی
To argue constantly with someone.
Use it for Sarcasm
The more sweetly you say 'vanno d'accordo', the more effective the punchline 'come cani e gatti' will be.
Plurality Matters
Never say 'vado d'accordo come cani e gatti' about yourself alone. It must be 'Io e lui andiamo...' or 'Noi andiamo...'.
The 'Essere' Alternative
If you want to be shorter, just say 'Sono come cane e gatto'. It's slightly more common in quick speech.
خودت رو بسنج
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb 'andare'.
Io e mia sorella ________ d'accordo come cani e gatti.
The subject is 'Io e mia sorella' (we), so the verb must be 'andiamo'.
What does this phrase mean?
Marco e Luca vanno d'accordo come cani e gatti.
The idiom is a sarcastic way to say two people do NOT get along.
Choose the best response to complete the dialogue.
A: Com'è il rapporto tra i tuoi nuovi colleghi? B: Guarda, ________________.
The context of 'Guarda' (Look/Listen) often introduces a descriptive idiom about a situation.
Match the situation to the idiom.
Two brothers are shouting at each other over a video game.
The situation describes a typical 'cani e gatti' conflict.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاIo e mia sorella ________ d'accordo come cani e gatti.
The subject is 'Io e mia sorella' (we), so the verb must be 'andiamo'.
Marco e Luca vanno d'accordo come cani e gatti.
The idiom is a sarcastic way to say two people do NOT get along.
A: Com'è il rapporto tra i tuoi nuovi colleghi? B: Guarda, ________________.
The context of 'Guarda' (Look/Listen) often introduces a descriptive idiom about a situation.
Two brothers are shouting at each other over a video game.
The situation describes a typical 'cani e gatti' conflict.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
10 سوالNot usually. It's considered a lighthearted or descriptive way to talk about bickering. However, don't say it to your boss about their relationship with their spouse!
No, the idiom is fixed. You can't say 'come uccelli e pesci'. Stick to dogs and cats for the idiomatic meaning.
Not necessarily. It often describes people who fight a lot but are still close, like siblings or long-term couples.
Only with the verb 'essere' (e.g., 'Lui è come cane e gatto con lei'). With 'andare d'accordo', the plural 'cani e gatti' is standard.
Only informally. In a formal meeting, use 'hanno divergenze di opinione'.
The opposite is 'andare d'amore e d'accordo' (to get along with love and agreement).
It is almost always 'cani e gatti'. The other way around sounds like a mistake.
Yes, you can say 'Quei tre vanno d'accordo come cani e gatti' if they all fight with each other.
Yes, it is one of the most common idioms in the Italian language.
Yes, it can be used metaphorically for nations or political parties that are always in conflict.
عبارات مرتبط
essere come cane e gatto
similarTo be like cat and dog.
litigare come fabbri
similarTo fight like blacksmiths.
andare d'amore e d'accordo
contrastTo get along perfectly (with love and agreement).
essere ai ferri corti
specialized formTo be at daggers drawn.
