Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

like-a-cat-on-a-hot-tin-roof

idiom

/laɪk ə kæt ɒn ə hɒt tɪn ruːf/

Definition

A phrase describing someone who is extremely restless or anxious.

Examples

She was like a cat on a hot tin roof before her big presentation.
During the exam, he felt like a cat on a hot tin roof, unable to focus on his answers.

Meaning

The expression is often used to depict a person who cannot sit still, often due to nervousness or discomfort, much like a cat would react to a hot surface.