Look What the Cat Dragged in
Look what the cat dragged in may refer to what a cat catches. It often refers to a person.
Look what the cat dragged in expresses surprise at someone’s appearance.
The surprise may result from the person being there. We have not seen them in a long time and don’t expect them. Or the person is part of a group but has been inactive. We often use the expression to welcome them.
Other times, the expression refers to the way a person looks. Like a mouse that receives rough treatment from a cat, the person may appear:
- Wild
- Dirty
- Uncombed
- Wrinkled
Look what the cat dragged in often includes humor.
The humor may or may not be shared by the person described.
This expression includes several variations.
- Look what the cat’s dragged in.
- Look what the cat’s drug in.
- Look what the cat drug in.
- Look what the cats drug in.
Jesus calls us to welcome one another whatever our circumstances or appearance.
Whether someone looks like a million bucks or poor as a church mouse, our call remains the same. Welcome them in Jesus’ name. Who knows when roles may reverse with the shoe on the other foot.
“Stop judging by mere appearances.” (John 7:24 NIV).
Thanks to D J Turner for the suggestion. Image by rihaij from Pixabay.
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If we are poor as a church mouse, we are the poorest of the poor.