November 15, 2008
Common Everyday Phrases
look like something the cat dragged in
a number of
a figment of your imagination
Amy: Arthur, you look like something the cat dragged in! What happened to you?"
Arthur: "Now Amy, I don't think that was a very kind remark. There are a number of reasons that I might not be looking my best."
Amy: "For example?"
Arthur: "Well actually, today Mr. Johnson kept staring at me. Every time he walked past my desk, he just stared at me. Then the new secretary, you know, the one I told you about, started whistling this strange tune every time I walked by her desk. I don't know what was going on!"
Amy: "Poor Arthur! I think you haven't really recovered from your sleep experiment. Just lie on the couch for a while, Dear. I'm sure the actions of your co-workers were all a figment of your imagination."
look like something the cat dragged in
look terrible
a number of
several; many
a figment of your imagination
something someone has imagined
or incorrectly assumed
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