A cat passed in front of our car yesterday night and didn't speed up one bit. I had to slow down. When he reached the sidewalk, he looked back and, I swear, gave us the most disdainful look ever. It was so unequivocal that Hubby and I both had to laugh. But it did make me think.

How did the expression scaredy cat (or fraidy cat) come about? None of the cats that I have known were ever frightened easily.