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¡°Well, would you look at that! Look what the cat dragged in!¡±   
"cat got your tongue?"
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¡°John, I know you stole all my money and spent it all on gambling last night.¡±
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¡°What¡¯s the matter?  Cat got your tongue?¡±
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"let the cat out of the bag"
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¡°I think it¡¯s time you let the cat out of the bag.¡±
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