[Aunt Joyce]

This saying comes from this nautical fact:
In the Royal Navy the punishment prescribed for most serious crimes was flogging. This was administered by the Bosun's Mate using a whip called a cat o' nine tails. The "cat" was kept in a leather bag or baize bag. It was considered bad news indeed if the Bosun’s Mate was seen reaching for the bag.

WHAT IS THE SAYING?

 

[Profish00]

Tell that cat I didnt let him out of his bag!!!!

 

[Aunt Joyce]

You're almost there profish00. But not quite. See if you can adjust your answer before someone beats you to is!
Aunt Joyce

 

[WVAMEDIC]

Don't let the cat outta the bag.....hehhehehehhe