How to Pronounce "look like the cat dragged in"
expression
LUUK-LIKE-thuh/ thee-KAT-DRAGD-IN
LUUK-LIKE-thuh/ thee-KAT-DRAGD-IN
Definition
This informal expression means someone appears tired, messy, or in a very bad state, as if they've had a rough time.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫʊk/ /ˈɫaɪk/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkæt/ /ˈdɹæɡd/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
British English
lˈʊk/ /lˈaɪk/ /ðə, ði/ /kˈæt/ /dɹˈæɡd/ /ˈɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LUUK-LIKE-thuh/ thee-KAT-DRAGD-IN
UK
LUUK-LIKE-thuh/ thee-KAT-DRAGD-IN
Listen in Context
You look like the cat dragged in. Did you sleep last night?
After the long flight, I look like the cat dragged in.
He always looks like the cat dragged in when he forgets to shave.
Wow, you look like the cat dragged in—was the party that wild?