Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
look-like-something-the-cat-dragged-in
idiom
/lʊk laɪk ˈsʌmθɪŋ ðə kæd dræɡd ɪn/
Definition
A phrase used to describe something or someone that appears especially unkempt, disheveled, or unattractive.
Examples
- After the storm, the garden looked like something the cat dragged in.
- When he got out of bed, his hair was a mess; he looked like something the cat dragged in.
Meaning
The expression conveys a sense of something being in a poor, messy condition, often used humorously.
Synonyms
- messy
- disheveled
- unkempt
- scruffy
