| Phrase/Idiom | like the cat that ate the canary |
|---|---|
| Definition | If, after an achievement or success, a person seems very self-satisfied or pleased with themselves, you can say that they look like the cat that ate the canary. |
| Example | When the manager complimented her on the project, she looked like the cat that ate the canary. |
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