catch a Tartar

短语

词形变化

catches a Tartar 三单 catches a Tartar catching a Tartar caught a Tartar catching a Tartar 现在分词 caught a Tartar 过去式 caught a Tartar 过去分词

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To discover someone is much stronger, much more dangerous, or much more violent than they appeared at first, especially after laying hands on them

    古体 非正式
  2. 2.

    To fail in attempt to rob someone who turns out to be a stronger robber.

    废旧
  3. 3.

    To discover someone who cannot be controlled or disposed of more generally.

    古体 非正式 比喻