Yup, kinda self-explanatory. And we have good ol' language maven Richard Lederer to thank for this one too.
"When a cat is attacked by a dog or other animals," he writes, "it aggressively arches its back, a response that suggested the phrase to get one's back up to describe humans aroused into anger."
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Source: Richard Lederer, host of "A Way With Words," on KPBS, San Diego Public Radio
Image courtesy Shoeboxblog.com. Used with permission.
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(We'd appreciate your kind thoughts tomorrow, as Maxwell goes in to have his teeth cleaned...!)
ils sont mignons
ReplyDeleteWe did not realise that was about cats. Have a terrific Thursday.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes Molly
Cute. :-)
ReplyDeleteLots of purrs for Maxwell, we hope it's just a cleaning, no extractions!
HahaMeow! Hilarious cartoon! Purrs for sweet Maxwell. xoxo
ReplyDeleteWe'll be purring for Maxwell's dental cleaning to go well tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteWe cats are SUCH inspirations! Humans owe us big time.
ReplyDeleteWe see this lots when Misty May encounters our neighbor's cat, Sparky, in our yard! She usually has her tail puffed up as well. Purrs and hugs from the kitties at www.thecatonmyhead.com, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Lisbeth, Astrid and Calista Josette
ReplyDeleteThat was TOO FUNNY!!
ReplyDelete...so what does it mean when a crazy orange kitten arches his back and hops sideways, followed by an impressive display of jazz hands?
ReplyDeleteLOVE the cartoon!!!
Purrs for Maxwell!
ReplyDeleteLove the cartoon! Sending purrs for Maxwell tomorrow! Austin will have to go back soon for another "procedure" :(
ReplyDeleteThat is funny! We are purring for Maxwell too.
ReplyDeleteMy Purrs to Maxwell. I had to go today! ~ IZA
ReplyDeleteDon't think I ever heard that expression. Hey Allie, have you seen my Oscar contending video yet?
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