like a cat in a strange garret
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Having a feeling of uncertainty and misapprehension due to being in an unfamiliar situation.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Cảm giác bất an và hiểu lầm khi ở trong tình huống lạ
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Well, mass'r, I can't say for Lucinda and Dinah, but I should feel like a cat in a strange garret.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “like a cat in a strange garret” mean?
Having a feeling of uncertainty and misapprehension due to being in an unfamiliar situation.
Is “like a cat in a strange garret” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.