Definitions by Joerivel

look what the tide dragged in 

Phrase used to describe a mild surprise. A tide will not conjure a magical appearance of an unfamiliar object. However it will occassionally wash ashore kelp, seaweed, dead jellyfish.

Your friend comes into the office late. You say, "Look what the tide dragged in"

look what the tide dragged in by Joerivel April 27, 2006