être fait comme un rat

French

Etymology

Literally, “to be done for as a rat”.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɛ.tʁə fɛ kɔ.m‿œ̃ ʁa/

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Verb

être fait comme un rat

1. (simile, informal) to be cornered, to be a dead duck, to be dead meat

Usage notes

• Not to be confused with comme un rat mort.