play (a game of) cat and mouse with somebody | play a cat-and-mouse game with somebodyidiomPart ofcatplay (a game of) cat and mouse with somebody | play a cat-and-mouse game with somebodyplay (a game of) cat and mouse with somebody | play a cat-and-mouse game with somebody — idiomidiom1. To repeatedly tease or toy with someone in a cruel way.1.idiomDefinitionTo repeatedly tease or toy with someone in a cruel way.ExampleThe detective played cat and mouse with the suspect.Stop playing cat and mouse with me and tell the truth.