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Idiom FAT CAT
Definition a rich but usually lazy person
Examples
  1. Now that Mr. Anderson is rich, he rides around town in a fancy car like a fat cat and has everyone else do the work.
  2. Richard is such a fat cat businessman. He owns several supermarkets.
Extra Info

The expression is primarily used to describe a man (usually not a woman) who, although rich, is not seen as industrious. He has perhaps become wealthy through hard work but is now relaxing, or he has never had to work for his wealth.

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