How to Pronounce "look what the cat's dragged in"
expression
LUUK wut thuh KATS DRAGD in
luk WOT thuh KATS DRAGD in
Definition
This is an informal or playful way to greet someone who arrives unexpectedly or after a long absence, often jokingly implying they look messy or surprising.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫʊk/ /ˈhwət/, /ˈwət/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkæts/ /ˈdɹæɡd/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
British English
lˈʊk/ /wˈɒt/ /ðə, ði/ /kæts/ /dɹˈæɡd/ /ˈɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LUUK wut thuh KATS DRAGD in
UK
luk WOT thuh KATS DRAGD in
Listen in Context
Look what the cat's dragged in! Where have you been?
Jack walked in late and everyone said, 'Look what the cat's dragged in.'
Oh, look what the cat's dragged in! You finally made it.
Well, look what the cat's dragged in! Haven't seen you for ages.