Meaning of walk the floor | Babel Free

Definitions

To pace back and forth restlessly, because of worry, excitement, distress, etc.

idiomatic

Examples

“"How wildly you talk⟳, Margaret!" exclaimed Mr. Birtwell, with increased irritation. . . . Mr. Birtwell started to his feet and walked the floor with considerable excitement.”

“"Oh—this is terrible!" she broke out frantically—and she began to walk⟳ the floor.”

“You left me and you went away . . . I'm walking the floor over you I can't sleep⟳ a wink that is true I'm hoping and I'm praying as my heart breaks right in two Walking the floor over you”

“Ida . . . remembered the "anxious way my mother walked the floor at night when my father was out to a political meeting."”

“If Kyle felt half as torn about his upcoming marriage as Brandon suspected, he might walk⟳ the floor all night.”

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