If an animal you know could talk for just one day, what do you think it would say?

A natural way to answer

I think my cat would complain about the food and tell me her favourite spot is too cold. She'd probably also point out that she runs the house, not me.

Key phrases to use

• give me grief — annoy or criticise someone, often in a teasing or persistent way“My mates gave me grief for being late again.”
• call me out — openly point out that someone has done something wrong or silly“She called me out for never replying to texts.”
• swan off — leave in a relaxed, carefree way, as if you have no worries“He just swanned off and left us to clean up.”