"you got a mouse in your pocket" meaning in English

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Phrase

Etymology: From the idea of another referent included in "we," besides the speaker, being invisible. Head templates: {{head|en|phrase|head=you got a mouse in your pocket?}} you got a mouse in your pocket?
  1. (rhetorical question, informal, sarcastic) Used as a response to statements starting with "we," usually indicating the speaker does not want to be involved in the interlocutor's statements. Tags: informal, rhetoric, sarcastic Categories (topical): English rhetorical questions Synonyms: is there a mouse in your pocket?
    Sense id: en-you_got_a_mouse_in_your_pocket-en-phrase-nQ7FqmKc Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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