Weak as a kitten Meaning in English
expression
ˈwik/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkɪtən
WEEK-uhz-uh-KIT-n
wˈiːk/ /ˈæs/ /æɪ/ /kˈɪtən
WEEK-az-uh-KIT-n
परिभाषा
This expression means very physically weak, lacking in strength, often after illness or tiredness. It compares someone to a kitten, which is small and fragile.
उपयोग और बारीकियां
Informal, used mostly in speech to describe temporary, extreme physical weakness. Common with 'feel', 'look', or 'be'. Not used for emotional weakness. Similar expressions: 'as weak as a baby', 'as weak as water'.
Spanish: débil como un gatitoPortuguese (BR): fraco como um gatinhoPortuguese (PT): fraco como um gatinhoChinese (Simplified): 虚弱得像小猫一样Chinese (Traditional): 虛弱得像小貓一樣Hindi: बिल्ली के बच्चे जितना कमजोरArabic: ضعيف مثل الهِر الصغيرBengali: বিড়ালের বাচ্চার মতো দুর্বলRussian: слаб как котёнокJapanese: 子猫のように弱いVietnamese: yếu như mèo conKorean: 새끼 고양이처럼 약한Turkish: kedi yavrusu kadar zayıfUrdu: بلی کے بچے کی طرح کمزورIndonesian: selemah anak kucing
उदाहरण वाक्य
After the flu, I felt weak as a kitten.
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He is weak as a kitten after his surgery.
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She looked weak as a kitten when she stood up.
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I'm weak as a kitten today—lifting this bag feels impossible.
natural
You should rest more if you're feeling weak as a kitten.
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A whole week in bed left me weak as a kitten, but at least I’m on the mend.
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