"tourner comme un lion en cage" meaning in French

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Verb

IPA: /tuʁ.ne kɔ.m‿œ̃ ljɔ̃ ɑ̃ kaʒ/ Audio: LL-Q150 (fra)-WikiLucas00-tourner comme un lion en cage.wav
Etymology: Literally, “to turn like a lion in a cage”. Etymology templates: {{m-g|to turn like a lion in a cage}} “to turn like a lion in a cage”, {{lit|to turn like a lion in a cage}} Literally, “to turn like a lion in a cage” Head templates: {{fr-verb}} tourner comme un lion en cage
  1. (simile) to pace up and down; to be restless; to feel like a caged animal Synonyms: tourner comme un ours en cage Related terms: faire les cent pas, ne pas tenir en place
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