Cat pounced, mouse dodged.

Meaning: The cat tried to catch the mouse, but the mouse was too quick and avoided the cat.

Choice of Words: Pounced means to jump or move quickly and suddenly, often to catch something. Dodged means to move quickly to avoid something. Together, they describe the cat trying to catch the mouse, and the mouse avoiding the cat.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The mouse dodged and weaved, trying to escape the cat's grasp.
• The cat pounced on the mouse in the corner.
• Cat pounced, mouse jumped, narrowly escaping.
• The cat pounced on the mouse.
• The cat pounced on the mouse with lightning speed.
• Cat pounced on mouse quickly.
• Cat pounced on unsuspecting mouse.
• Suddenly, the cat pounced on the unsuspecting mouse.
• The cat pounced on the unsuspecting mouse.
• Cat pounced, mouse darted.