“a cat may look at a king”按字面理解就是“猫也能和国王对视”，无所畏惧，比喻小人物也有权利，人人平等。

【例句】
Her boss had just entered but she still went on break. This cat looks at the king on a daily basis.
她的老板刚进来，但她仍在休息。人人平等，员工也有休息的权利。

He talks to his wife in a way that a cat may look at a king.
他以平等的方式和妻子谈话。