cat and mousing

A form of cat and mouse — A relationship in which two parties closely monitor and challenge one another in a suspicious or self-protective manner, often because each party is attempting to gain an advantage over the other.

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Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of cat and mouse
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