"frog in a sock" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: frogs in a sock [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|frogs in a sock}} frog in a sock (plural frogs in a sock)
  1. (in similes) Something that is frantic.
    Sense id: en-frog_in_a_sock-en-noun-ptm9XuSC Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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