white rabbit
white
ˈwaɪt
vait
ra
bbit
bɪt
bit
British pronunciation
/wˈaɪt ɹˈabɪt/

Definition & Meaning of "white rabbit"in English

White rabbit
01

someone who is late for getting somewhere and anxiously tries to get there

white rabbit definition and meaning
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What is the origin of the idiom "white rabbit" and when to use it?

The idiom "white rabbit" originated from Lewis Carroll's novel "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland," where the White Rabbit character is depicted as constantly worried about being late. It is often employed when describing or referring to individuals who are running behind schedule. It may also be used humorously or metaphorically to convey the feeling of being rushed or overwhelmed by deadlines or time constraints.

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Examples
He's such a white rabbit, always rushing to catch his train.
white rabbit
01

used to bring good luck or to ward off bad luck, especially when said on the first day of a new month

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Examples
White rabbit! May this month bring us all good luck and prosperity.
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