Look like something the cat brought/dragged in

idiom

To appear very tired, disheveled, worn out or unwell.

After three days of hiking, he looked like something the cat dragged in.
Visual representation of "look like something the cat brought/dragged in" - To appear very tired, disheveled, worn out or unwell.

Often appears as...

  • feel like something the cat dragged in
  • act like something the cat dragged in

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

idiom

To appear very tired, disheveled, worn out or unwell.

After three days of hiking, he looked like something the cat dragged in.
Visual representation of "look like something the cat brought/dragged in" - To appear very tired, disheveled, worn out or unwell.

Often appears as...

  • feel like something the cat dragged in
  • act like something the cat dragged in

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "look like something the cat brought/dragged in"
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Informal Expression

Used casually among friends, not in formal settings like job interviews or official documents.

Illustration for Informal Expression
I ran into Ellie at the store, and she looked like something the cat dragged in.
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Negative Connotation

Suggests a negative impression, so be cautious when using it to avoid offending someone.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
Don't take this the wrong way, but you look like something the cat brought in.
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Visual Impact

Reflects a strong visual image of untidiness or illness, making it a vivid expression.

Illustration for Visual Impact
Mike showed up at the party looking like something the cat dragged in.
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Informal Expression

Used casually among friends, not in formal settings like job interviews or official documents.

Illustration for Informal Expression
I ran into Ellie at the store, and she looked like something the cat dragged in.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Negative Connotation

Suggests a negative impression, so be cautious when using it to avoid offending someone.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
Don't take this the wrong way, but you look like something the cat brought in.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Visual Impact

Reflects a strong visual image of untidiness or illness, making it a vivid expression.

Illustration for Visual Impact
Mike showed up at the party looking like something the cat dragged in.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Informal Expression

Used casually among friends, not in formal settings like job interviews or official documents.

Illustration for Informal Expression
I ran into Ellie at the store, and she looked like something the cat dragged in.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Negative Connotation

Suggests a negative impression, so be cautious when using it to avoid offending someone.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
Don't take this the wrong way, but you look like something the cat brought in.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Visual Impact

Reflects a strong visual image of untidiness or illness, making it a vivid expression.

Illustration for Visual Impact
Mike showed up at the party looking like something the cat dragged in.
Visual representation of the word "Look like something the cat brought/dragged in"

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