cat and dog

English

Etymology

From the idea that cats and dogs are always fighting each other.

Adverb

cat and dog (not comparable)

1. In a persistently argumentative or combative manner.

   Coordinate term: cat and mouse

   to go at each other cat and dog; to argue cat and dog

See also

• fight like cat and dog
• hammer and tongs

Anagrams

• dog and cat