Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
climb-the-wall
idiomatic expression
/klaɪm ðə wɔl/
Definition
To become extremely agitated, anxious, or restless due to boredom or confinement.
Examples
- After being stuck at home for weeks, I felt like I was going to climb the wall.
- She was so bored in the meeting that she was about to climb the wall.
Meaning
This expression often describes a feeling of distress that leads one to want to escape a situation or change their current environment, particularly when feeling stagnant.
Synonyms
- go stir-crazy
- become restless
- lose patience
