like cats and dogs
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Combative; inclined to fight amongst themselves.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “like cats and dogs” mean?
Combative; inclined to fight amongst themselves.
Is “like cats and dogs” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.