جستجو
like a cat on a hot tin roof
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بیتاب
used to describe someone who is in a very agitated state of mind
IdiomWhat is the origin of the idiom "like a cat on a hot tin roof" and when to use it?
The phrase "like a cat on a hot tin roof" originated from Tennessee Williams' Pulitzer Prize-winning play, "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof," which was first performed in 1955. The phrase gained popularity through the play's success and has since become a widely recognized idiom used in various contexts to depict someone who is highly agitated, nervous, or restless. The image of a cat on a hot surface, constantly moving and seeking relief, serves as a metaphor for the restless and uneasy state of the individual being described.
Example
She's pacing back and forth, like a cat on a hot tin roof, unable to sit still before her important presentation.
They always seem on edge, like cats on hot tin roofs, constantly looking for an escape from their stressful lives.
He was like a cat on a hot tin roof when he was waiting for the exam results, unable to relax until he received them.
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