climb the wallsとは 意味・読み方・使い方

動詞

climb the walls (三人称単数 現在形 climbs the walls, 現在分詞 climbing the walls, 過去形および過去分詞形 climbed the walls)

1. (idiomatic) To behave in a distressed or frantic manner; to exhibit great agitation.
   • 1968 Jul. 5, "Never Like Anyone Else," Time:

     There are purists who climb the walls when German Conductor-Organist-Harpsichordist Karl Richter performs Bach. . . . To them, imagination—and Richter has plenty—is the ultimate transgression.

   • 1989 Stephen R. Covey, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Free Press:

     Or maybe we could locate a place to camp and fish that would be close to your mother. The area wouldn't be as nice, but we could still be outdoors and meet other needs as well. And the boys wouldn't be climbing the walls.