tourner comme un lion en cage

French

Etymology

Literally, “to turn like a lion in a cage”.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /tuʁ.ne kɔ.m‿œ̃ ljɔ̃ ɑ̃ kaʒ/

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Verb

tourner comme un lion en cage

1. (simile) to bounce off the walls, to pace up and down; to be restless; to feel like a caged animal

   Synonym: tourner comme un ours en cage

See also

• faire les cent pas
• ne pas tenir en place