look what the cat's dragged in en · X
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
Etymology
From the habit of domestic cats of bringing home the remains of killed animals.
Meanings
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(idiomatic) Used as an ironic acknowledgement of someone's arrival, either jocularly or to imply that they are unwelcome or disagreeable in some way.
‘Well, well, look what the cat's dragged in,’ Gracey said as he moved the thick stump of his neck from side to side and rubbed the back of it with the great towel of his hand. ‘Nice to see you grace us with your presence, Swift. […]’
2012, David Park, The Big Snow, A&C Black, →ISBN:“Well, look what the cat drug in, Sam,” says a familiar voice, which comes, of course, from everywhere and nowhere.
2012, Cory Doctorow, Charles Stross, The Rapture of the Nerds, Tor Books, →ISBN, page 283:Still facing the mirror, he drawled, ‘Look what the cat's dragged in. Where have you been?’ Gabriel rubbed his chin.
2009, Monica Ali, In The Kitchen, Random House, →ISBN, page 526:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
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| look who the cat dragged in | alternative | lexicographic | |
| look what the cat drug in | alternative | lexicographic | |
| look what the cat dragged in | alternative | lexicographic |
Relateds
look like something the cat dragged in
Synonyms
Translations (1)
pt quem é vivo sempre aparece (look who's here)