Meaning of the word "like a cat on a hot tin roof" in English
What does "like a cat on a hot tin roof" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
like a cat on a hot tin roof
US /laɪk ə kæt ɑn ə hɑt tɪn ruːf/
UK /laɪk ə kæt ɒn ə hɒt tɪn ruːf/
Idiom
very nervous, anxious, or restless
Example:
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She was like a cat on a hot tin roof before her job interview.
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The children were like a cat on a hot tin roof waiting for Santa Claus.