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    This document discusses the origins and meanings of the phrase "cat got your tongue". It references four sources that explore how the phrase originated from the belief that a cat's tongue could paralyze someone's speech, and was used to tease someone for being unusually quiet. The sources examine the history and development of the phrase from its roots in medieval Europe to its modern usage today.

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    This document discusses the origins and meanings of the phrase "cat got your tongue". It references four sources that explore how the phrase originated from the belief that a cat's tongue could paralyze someone's speech, and was used to tease someone for being unusually quiet. The sources examine the history and development of the phrase from its roots in medieval Europe to its modern usage today.

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