We are using cookies
This website uses cookies in order to offer you the most relevant information. By browsing this website, you accept these cookies.
This website uses cookies in order to offer you the most relevant information. By browsing this website, you accept these cookies.
Did you know?
You can double click on a word to look it up on TermGallery.
You can double click on a word to look it up on TermGallery.
Meanings of cat's-paw in английском
португальский
peão Synonyms
Examples for "instrument"
Examples for "instrument"
1
They used the law as an instrument of change to better society.
2
For each instrument, a new set of questions needs to be asked.
3
Unfortunately, neither instrument found any evidence of a planet-wide subsurface water system.
4
That leaves interest rates as the main instrument for helping the economy.
5
Objectives: To develop a mechanical syringe procedure for identification of instrument problems.
1
He also took issue with Derek being used as a political pawn.
2
In addition, a pawn transaction takes a matter of minutes, he noted.
3
Don't try to pawn us off on the New England Patriots, either.
4
Passing a line of broken prams, great for transport to the pawn.
5
Hence, the solution can never be the 'pawn' known as estimated bill.
Usage of cat's-paw in английском
1
I think him more likely to be a cat's-paw than a felon.
2
You'll use me as a cat's-paw to pull down this inconvenient duke.
3
He had made a cat's-paw of her, that's what he had done!
4
The British had used Belgium as a cat's-paw; then they had deserted her.
5
I knew that I had been cat's-paw in some game of high stakes.
6
He was not the man to be made a cat's-paw of.
7
It was perfectly still, a warm summer night without a cat's-paw of breeze.
8
I have not ever heard she gave a thought to me, her cat's-paw.
9
Brad had no intention of being a cat's-paw for him.
10
She was not going to be made a cat's-paw of.
11
But Pet was too sharp to play cat's-paw for nothing.
12
His way is generally using someone else for a cat's-paw.
13
The cat's-paw theory offered no safer clue, than the frank, old-fashioned, honest theory of villainy.
14
Well, rather that than be your cat's-paw longer, Mr.
15
And you did me the honor to select me as cat's-paw to bring him on again.
16
You've made me the cat's-paw for you, Dresden.