Definition
To pace back and forth restlessly, because of worry, excitement, distress, etc.
In Context
- ""How wildly you talk, Margaret!" exclaimed Mr. Birtwell, with increased irritation. . . . Mr. Birtwell started to his feet and walked the floor with considerable excitement."
- ""Oh—this is terrible!" she broke out frantically—and she began to walk the floor."
- "You left me and you went away . . . I'm walking the floor over you I can't sleep a wink that is true I'm hoping and I'm praying as my heart breaks right in two Walking the floor over you"
- "Ida . . . remembered the "anxious way my mother walked the floor at night when my father was out to a political meeting.""
- "If Kyle felt half as torn about his upcoming marriage as Brandon suspected, he might walk the floor all night."