"cat and dog" meaning in All languages combined

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Adverb [English]

Etymology: From the idea that cats and dogs are always fighting each other. Head templates: {{en-adv|-}} cat and dog (not comparable)
  1. In a persistently argumentative or combative manner. Tags: not-comparable Related terms: fight like cat and dog, hammer and tongs

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