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catch a weasel asleep

catch a weasel asleep

To surprise someone who is normally alert, shrewd, or on-guard. Primarily heard in US. You want to try to steal your transcript from the principal's office? You never catch a weasel asleep—and especially not that one!
See also: asleep, catch, weasel

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Jasmin (1)YAHS-meen (German), JAZ-min (English)German, English
Laurence (2)lo-RAWNSFrench
Tamzen-English (Rare)
EmeraldEM-ə-rəldEnglish (Modern)
Titrit-Northern African, Berber
Corneliokor-NE-lyoSpanish, Italian
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