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Mousetrap

usgb/ˈmaʊstræp/Volume
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Refers to the actual physical object designed to catch mice with bait. SlideAfter seeing mouse droppings, we got a mousetrap from the store.
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Appear in expressions like 'build a better mousetrap,' meaning a better solution or innovation. SlideIf you build a better mousetrap, the world will beat a path to your door.
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Used in domestic contexts, mainly in homes or places experiencing mouse problems. SlideThey noticed more mice in winter and placed mousetraps around the basement.
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