like a cat in a strange garret



like a cat in a strange garret

Very wary or timid. Of course he's acting like a cat in a strange garret—he's never been to the big city before!
See also: cat, like, strange

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Fedelefe-DE-leItalian
LarkinLAHR-kinMedieval English
CastorKAS-tər (English)Greek Mythology (Latinized)
GeraldJER-əld (English), GE-rahlt (German)English, German
Vibianus-Ancient Roman
Nanaya-Near Eastern Mythology