General
there's more than one way to skin a cat
What does there's more than one way to skin a cat mean?
A proverb noting that a problem can be solved by more than one method.
"Don't fret—there's more than one way to skin a cat."
Origin
19th-century American proverb about the availability of alternative methods.
Frequently asked questions
What does "there's more than one way to skin a cat" mean?
It means a problem can be solved by more than one method, so there's no need to fixate on a single approach.
When do people say it?
It's said to reassure someone that alternatives exist when their first plan hits a snag.
Where is the phrase from?
It's a 19th-century American proverb about the availability of alternative methods.
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