"Like Someone’s Killing a Cat"
Definition
This is a simile. A simile is a figure of speech that compares two things using "like" or "as." This one is used to describe a very unpleasant sound, usually high-pitched or screechy. It is not meant literally.
How to use it
Use this expression in informal and humorous situations. It is an exaggeration for comic effect.
Examples
► "Her singing was so bad it sounded like someone was killing a cat."
► "When he played the trumpet, it was like someone was killing a cat in slow motion."
From the lesson
The IT Crowd | Awkward Moments
This phrase appears in the The IT Crowd | Awkward Moments lesson. Open it to watch the scene and download the free worksheet.
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