John: The negotiations have been quite intense.
Phrases Discussing Sports and Games
A game of cat and mouse
C2Meaning
A situation characterized by clever maneuvering and strategic outwitting between opponents.
Example sentences
Alice: It's been a game of cat and mouse, with both sides trying to outsmart each other.
John: It’s certainly been a strategic battle.
Alice: Yes, a tense and drawn-out affair – a real game of cat and mouse.