feeling confined · feeling stuck indoors · feeling restless from lack of space or activity
You know those days when you're stuck inside all day, maybe working from home or during bad weather? 🌧️ When you start feeling restless and just *need* to get out, that's when you 'feel cooped up'! It's like your energy is bouncing off the walls, begging for an escape. 🤸♀️
💡 **Origin Story!** This expression comes from chickens or other birds that are kept in a 'coop' – a small enclosure. So, when you feel 'cooped up', you're feeling as confined as a chicken in its pen! 🐔 Remember, it implies a longing for freedom or open space.
Your friend has been working from their small apartment for weeks without going out. They tell you they feel restless and need a change of scenery. Which English expression best describes their feeling? A. to feel like a million bucks B. to feel cooped up C. to feel in high spirits