A1 Idiom Informel

Cat got your tongue?

Why are you quiet?

Signification

A question asked when someone is unusually quiet.

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Contexte culturel

It is a very common, lighthearted idiom used by children and adults alike. Often used in the same way, but sometimes paired with other slang.

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Use a smile

Always smile when saying this. It changes the tone from aggressive to playful.

Signification

A question asked when someone is unusually quiet.

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Use a smile

Always smile when saying this. It changes the tone from aggressive to playful.

Teste-toi

When should you use this phrase?

You are at a formal business meeting. Your boss is silent. Do you say:

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : c

Never use this idiom in a formal setting.

Complete the phrase.

Why are you so quiet? ______ got your tongue?

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : b

The idiom specifically uses 'cat'.

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Aides visuelles

Banque d exercices

2 exercices
When should you use this phrase? Choose A1

You are at a formal business meeting. Your boss is silent. Do you say:

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : c

Never use this idiom in a formal setting.

Complete the phrase. Fill Blank A1

Why are you so quiet? ______ got your tongue?

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : b

The idiom specifically uses 'cat'.

🎉 Score : /2

Questions fréquentes

1 questions

No, it is too informal.

Expressions liées

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Spit it out

similar

Tell me what you are thinking.

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Hold your tongue

contrast

To stay silent on purpose.

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