like a drowned rat

Soaking wet (and usually dirty and unkempt as well). She came in from the storm looking like a drowned rat. The poor little guy stood shivering on the beach like a drowned rat.

See also: drown, like, rat

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

like a drowned rat

Also, wet as a drowned rat. Soaking wet and utterly bedraggled, as in When she came in out of the rain she looked like a drowned rat. This simile appeared in Latin nearly 2,000 years ago, and in English about the year 1500.

See also: drown, like, rat

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

like a drowned rat

extremely wet and bedraggled.

See also: drown, like, rat

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

like a drowned ˈrat

(informal) very wet: She came in from the storm looking like a drowned rat.

See also: drown, like, rat

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

See also:

look like a drowned rat
sewer rat
drown out
soaking wet
sing
sung
come to (someone's) aid
rat
rats
stem from (something)

References in periodicals archive

"Some days I was so desperate to swim I would not take my makeup off and I'd end up looking like a drowned rat."

Julia likes to make a splash after work; SQUARE EYES

HE may look like a drowned rat but this furry fella is actually a born surfer, according to his owner.

JUST FUR FUN

The bunny looked like a drowned rat, and Sarah got soaked herself rescuing the little stray.

Remember When; Teesside nostalgia

I looked like a drowned rat and sympathy swelled the takings.

Why I won't be splashing out on a day at the races

A club official said: "The Prince doesn't mind looking like a drowned rat to raise money for his charity."

Squeezy rider Harry

When he is wet he looks like a drowned rat. My son Billy says he walks like a cat in high heels.

Pets of the Week

Aussie Brendon, of Sydney, said: "We could hardly believe our eyes when she emerged looking like a drowned rat. It's amazing she survived." Kimba was treated for shock and eye damage.

Wash kitten put in a spin; ACCIDENT

'When I was younger and first played senior rugby, he said when I came out of the showers I used to look like a drowned rat - and the name just stuck.'

So, what's in a name for Welsh?

词组	like a drowned rat
释义	like a drowned rat like a drowned rat Soaking wet (and usually dirty and unkempt as well). She came in from the storm looking like a drowned rat. The poor little guy stood shivering on the beach like a drowned rat. See also: drown, like, rat Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. like a drowned rat Also, wet as a drowned rat. Soaking wet and utterly bedraggled, as in When she came in out of the rain she looked like a drowned rat. This simile appeared in Latin nearly 2,000 years ago, and in English about the year 1500. See also: drown, like, rat The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. like a drowned rat extremely wet and bedraggled. See also: drown, like, rat Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary like a drowned ˈrat (informal) very wet: She came in from the storm looking like a drowned rat. See also: drown, like, rat Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: look like a drowned rat sewer rat drown out soaking wet sing sung come to (someone's) aid rat rats stem from (something) References in periodicals archive "Some days I was so desperate to swim I would not take my makeup off and I'd end up looking like a drowned rat." Julia likes to make a splash after work; SQUARE EYES HE may look like a drowned rat but this furry fella is actually a born surfer, according to his owner. JUST FUR FUN The bunny looked like a drowned rat, and Sarah got soaked herself rescuing the little stray. Remember When; Teesside nostalgia I looked like a drowned rat and sympathy swelled the takings. Why I won't be splashing out on a day at the races A club official said: "The Prince doesn't mind looking like a drowned rat to raise money for his charity." Squeezy rider Harry When he is wet he looks like a drowned rat. My son Billy says he walks like a cat in high heels. Pets of the Week Aussie Brendon, of Sydney, said: "We could hardly believe our eyes when she emerged looking like a drowned rat. It's amazing she survived." Kimba was treated for shock and eye damage. Wash kitten put in a spin; ACCIDENT 'When I was younger and first played senior rugby, he said when I came out of the showers I used to look like a drowned rat - and the name just stuck.' So, what's in a name for Welsh?
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