when the cat’s away, the mice will play

成語所屬單字mouse

when the cat’s away, the mice will play — 慣用語

1. People enjoy themselves more and behave more freely when the person in charge is

1.慣用語
釋義

貓兒不在,老鼠作怪

People enjoy themselves more and behave more freely when the person in charge is not there.

例句

When the boss left early, the staff started chatting loudly.

The children watched TV all afternoon while their parents were out.