There's more than one way to skin a cat

If you can't complete your task one way, you find another way.

I can't find my pencil sharpener so I'll use a knife. There's more than one way to skin a cat.

by Truthful Mikki December 10, 2018

more than one way to skin a cat

A phrase implying that there are several methods with which one can remove the outer layer known as skin off of a Domesticated Felis Catus also known as a cat.

Winston: I skinned a cat with a knife.
Joseph: I skinned a cat with my bare hands.
Roberto: Well fellas, I guess theres more than one way to skin a cat.

by bigcohonesjohn February 5, 2018