Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
look-what-the-cats-dragged-in
idiom
/lʊk wɒt ðə kæts dræɡd ɪn/
Definition
An expression used to refer humorously or disparagingly to someone or something that has unexpectedly appeared, often in a messy or unkempt state.
Examples
- “Well, look what the cats dragged in! I didn’t expect to see you here today.”
- “When she walked in with that outfit, everyone couldn’t help but laugh, saying, ‘Look what the cats dragged in!'”
- “After the long weekend, he returned to work looking disheveled, prompting his boss to tease him with, ‘Look what the cats dragged in!'”
Meaning
It highlights the surprise or disdain upon encountering a person or thing that seems out of place or unrefined.
Synonyms
- unexpected visitor
- surprise arrival
- uninvited guest
