"a cat in gloves catches no mice" meaning in English

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Proverb

Etymology: From the idea that a cat's claws would be hampered by wearing gloves. Head templates: {{head|en|proverb}} a cat in gloves catches no mice
  1. One cannot obtain what one desires by being cautious; one must be aggressive.
    Sense id: en-a_cat_in_gloves_catches_no_mice-en-proverb-BlEO2vvu Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English proverbs

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