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Meaning of frog in a sock | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

Something that is frantic.

Examples

“The conflict between desire and programming may explain the common myth (or as we Micks like to think, well-known fact) that Catholics go off like frogs in a sock in the sack.”
“They're still as cross as a frog in a sock about it.”
“I guarantee that if you make something really cool, her knickers'll be off quicker than a frog in a sock.”
“Even though he was pissing her off mightily, his broad shoulders, tanned biceps and lock of black hair falling onto his forehead made her pulse jump like a frog in a sock.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

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