look what the cat dragged in
phrase
informal
—used to call attention to someone who has entered the room or area
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“Look what the cat dragged in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/look%20what%20the%20cat%20dragged%20in. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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