Climbing the walls is a phrase used to describe feelings of restlessness, boredom, or frustration. There are several other synonyms for this expression, including going stir-crazy, feeling cooped up, being antsy, or being agitated. Other synonyms include feeling trapped, experiencing cabin fever, having a sense of claustrophobia, or feeling irritable and restless. These phrases are often used to describe the restlessness people feel when they are stuck indoors for an extended period, such as during a winter storm or lockdown. While these expressions have variations in their meanings, they all refer to an intense desire to escape or break free from the limitations of one's environment.