look like who did it and ran
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To appear messy or dishevelled.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
My house looks like who did it and ran.
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 “look like who did it and ran” mean?
To appear messy or dishevelled.
Is “look like who did it and ran” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.