when the cat’s away, the mice will play
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when the cat’s away, the mice will play — idiom
1. People enjoy themselves more and behave more freely when the person in charge is
1.idiom
Definition
People enjoy themselves more and behave more freely when the person in charge is not there.
Example
When the boss left early, the staff started chatting loudly.
The children watched TV all afternoon while their parents were out.