mighty mouse
Noun: A fictional mouse character endowed with great, superhuman-like strength and courage, often portrayed as a superhero who saves others from danger.
This term is used as a proper noun to refer to a specific cartoon superhero character. It is typically capitalized as "Mighty Mouse." * The children watched an old cartoon where Mighty Mouse saved the day. * He felt like Mighty Mouse after successfully fixing the complex problem.
The term can be used metaphorically to describe a person, organization, or thing that demonstrates unexpected or disproportionate strength or effectiveness in a challenging situation. * The small startup proved to be a mighty mouse in the industry, outperforming much larger companies. * In the courtroom, the soft-spoken lawyer was a mighty mouse, dismantling the opposition's case.
- Superhero (n): A benevolent fictional character with superhuman powers.
- Underdog (n): A competitor thought to have little chance of winning. (Mighty Mouse often embodies the underdog who triumphs.)
- Champion
- Hero
- Savior
- "A mighty mouse": Used to describe a seemingly small or weak entity that possesses great power or resolve.
- Don't underestimate her; she's a mighty mouse when it comes to negotiations.
- a fictional mouse endowed with great strength and courage