cats and dogs

cats and dogs

n. slow-selling or undesirable merchandise. During the Christmas season, the merchants try to get rid of all their cats and dogs.
See also: and, cat, dog
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • be in for
  • be in for something
  • in for
  • lesser of two evils
  • the lesser of two evils
  • it is what it is
  • reconcile (oneself) to (something)
  • reconcile oneself to
  • get out of jail free card
  • Let every man skin his own skunk.
References in classic literature
In truth, it was raining cats and dogs, such belligerent shower all unprovoked by him who had picked no quarrels nor even been aware of his enemies until they assailed him.
Michael Brother of Jerry
Yet, in general, I like cats and dogs very much indeed.
They seem only to exist so that cats and dogs may gain credit for killing them and chemists make a fortune by inventing specialties in poison for their destruction.
Idle Thoughts of an Idle Fellow
Working with animal welfare groups to help improve lives of stray cats and dogs
Hotels catering to animal-loving tourists
The Leopard Cat Research Team at the Endemic Species Research Institute said that stray cats and dogs frequently attack and kill native species.
Taiwan leopard cat kitten mauled to death by dogs
Despite the age-old myth that the two animals are fierce rivals, Claire Rowe, rehoming centre deputy manager at Dogs Trust Kenilworth, says cats and dogs can be the best of friends in the right environment.
Finn's in search of a SPECIAL home; very unusual requirement for six-year-old rottweiler
Packaged Facts has traced the rise of the "premium pet product shopper" as the humanization of pets has taken cats and dogs from the backyard to the front room.
High-end shoppers promise to fuel sides gains in pet food
Be aware that there are many stray cats and dogs that need help.
For the love of cats and dogs
M2 EQUITYBITES-March 22, 2016-MSD Animal Health expects European Medicines Agency's marketing authorisation for BRAVECTO (fluralaner) Spot-On for both cats and dogs
MSD Animal Health expects European Medicines Agency's marketing authorisation for BRAVECTO (fluralaner) Spot-On for both cats and dogs
dog people." "Fighting like cats and dogs." While society likes to humorously polarize dog lovers and cat lovers, plenty of dog lovers share, or want to share, their homes with feline friends.
Cats and dogs, living together: how to cultivate a good, safe relationship between the species
ISLAMABAD -- Pet owners have long fought like cats and dogs about whether felines or canines make the best furry companions.
Cat lovers are smarter than dog owners, study claims
Cats and dogs can undoubtedly be best friends, but they aren't natural soul mates.
Peace and harmony among pets: they depend on identifying and solving conflicts, whether they're food, toys or--most commonly--access to you
The show amused the spectators and was arranged for raising awareness about better care of cats and dogs and also providing people know how to ensure hygiene for themselves.
SZABIST entertains dog and cat lovers at pet show
Overall, one in five cats and dogs were classified as obese or overweight in 2011.
Chronic disease and obesity