Cat stalked, mouse scurried.

Meaning: The cat was following the mouse closely, trying to catch it, while the mouse was moving quickly and nervously, trying to get away.

Choice of Words: Stalked means to follow someone or something carefully and quietly, often with the intention of catching them. Scurried means to move quickly and nervously, often in a small space. The cat is stalking the mouse, trying to catch it, while the mouse is scurrying away, trying to escape.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The cat stalked the mouse patiently.
• Cat stalked, mouse hid.
• The cat quietly stalked the mouse through the grass.
• Cat stalked bird in the garden.
• The cat stalked its prey with stealthy steps.
• The clever cat stalked its prey with stealth.
• The cat stealthily stalked its prey through the grass.
• The mouse scurried under the bed, hiding from the cat.
• The mouse scurried away as the cat approached.
• The mouse scurried away from the cat.