kill a mouse

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To cause a mouse to die (animal context).

mouseVERB + mouse

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kill

Examples (10)

  • The cat managed to kill a mouse last night.
  • It's not easy for a small trap to kill a mouse instantly.
  • He felt terrible after he accidentally killed a mouse with his car.
  • Some people use poison to kill a mouse in their homes.
  • The thought of having to kill a mouse makes her uncomfortable.
  • They tried every method to kill a mouse in their pantry.
  • A falcon can swiftly kill a mouse from above.
  • My grandmother used to say it was bad luck to kill a mouse.
  • The farmer was advised to kill any mouse found near the grain.
  • If you leave food out, you might attract mice and eventually have to kill a mouse or two.