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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Look what the cat dragged in?

Look what the cat dragged in.
What does dragged in mean?
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'Drag in' = pull (into the house, etc). Look what the cat dragged in is a jocular remark we use to express dismay at the poor appearance of a person arriving or an undesired person arriving. It is not to be intended or taken seriously.

— Mister Micawber

  • 'Drag in' = pull (into the house, etc).
  • Look what the cat dragged in is a jocular remark we use to express dismay at the poor appearance of a person arriving or an undesired person arriving.
  • It is not to be intended or taken seriously.
  • It refers to the small dead animals that pet cats often catch outdoors and then bring home to present to their owners.
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'Drag in' = pull (into the house, etc).

Look what the cat dragged in is a jocular remark we use to express dismay at the poor appearance of a person arriving or an undesired person arriving. It is not to be intended or taken seriously. It refers to the small dead animals that pet cats often catch outdoors and then bring home to present to their owners.
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Sorry again could you help me on this two sentence
I am not looking for trouble. I am but a humble gato in search of his next meal. Perhaps you gentlemen can help me find a simple score.

1. What does "I am but a humble gato in search of his next meal" mean?
2. What does "I am but" mean?
3. What does "a simple score" mean?

I saw it from puss in boots
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Gato is Spanish for 'cat'.
but = only, just
score = success in obtaining something (here, a meal)
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