painted cat

painted cat

A prostitute. This phrase likely combines another term for a prostitute, "painted woman," with "cathouse"—a term for brothel. A: "You know, I heard that Mary is a painted cat. It would explain where all her money comes from." B: "Mary is not a prostitute!"
See also: cat, painted
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • alley cat
  • 20
  • 420
  • twenty
  • half term
  • girl Friday
  • garden tool
  • get to first base with (someone)
  • get to first base with someone
  • get to first with someone
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After a bidding war of the highest order, TOPC reached a new high for a single painted cat at an amazing $13,000.
Although the painted cat is not large--and in one case is almost entirely covered by the railing--it is the most important thing in each of the paintings, giving the impression that it's being tracked by an obsessive gaze.
I was strolling down a street and I looked up and saw this mural - a beautifully painted cat pouncing, like he had leapt off one windowsill and was chasing after images of birds flying away on the other side of the window.
Fifth-grader Megan Dougherty, who painted Cat in the Hat whiskers on her face, shouted on behalf of the cartoon version.
Through details worked out with Caterpillar, the engines will be painted Cat yellow and the mowers will also include "Powered by Caterpillar" badges.
* New this year: 'Photo Man Richard' will take 5x7 photos with your favorite Painted Cat or Real Cat (photos will be printed on-site for guests to take home with them)
Attendees at the various pre-events can vote for their favorite Painted Cat. The artist of the 'People's Choice' Painted Cat will be recognized at The Gala Dinner & Auction, Saturday, July 26 (5 to 9 p.m.) at Pinehurst Country Club.
Each painted cat has an opening bid of $300 or $500.
The playful painted cats in the Spirit Cats Deck will impart inspiration and creativity, and are sure to make you smile.
August - Denver Post: "Tails of the Painted Cats comes together purr-fectly for Cat Care Society" - Cat Care Society - http://blogs.denverpost.com/style/2014/08/06/tails-painted-cats-comes-together-purr-fectly-cat-care-society/32692/ and http://absolutelypr.blogspot.com/2014/08/denver-post-tails-of-painted-cats-comes.html
Lakewood, CO, March 26, 2015 --(PR.com)-- The Cat Care Society's (CCS) annual benefit, Tails of the Painted Cats, returns for its fifth consecutive year to raise funds for the shelter's homeless cats and community outreach programs.
Facebook Tails of the Painted Cats Page: www.facebook.com/TailsofthePaintedCats
Denver, CO, February 20, 2014 --(PR.com)-- Cat Care Society (CCS) has selected the artists and finalized artist sponsorships for the 2014 'Tails of the Painted Cats' lineup of one-of-a-kind, larger-than-life artwork cats.
In addition, CCS volunteers assist with many fundraising activities each year such as book sales, Meow Mart, Tails of the Painted Cats, the annual Santa Paws Festival holiday gift and bake sale, and much more.
June - Westminster's Aar River Gallery Hosts Cat Care Society "Tails of the Painted Cats" Wine and Cheese Reception June 29th, Featuring Cat Care Vineyards Wine Tasting