Meaning of the word "like the cat that ate the canary" in English
What does "like the cat that ate the canary" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
like the cat that ate the canary
US /laɪk ðə kæt ðæt eɪt ðə kəˈnɛəri/
UK /laɪk ðə kæt ðæt eɪt ðə kəˈnɛəri/
Idiom
1.
looking very self-satisfied, especially after having done something mischievous or secretive
Example:
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After he secretly took an extra cookie, he looked like the cat that ate the canary.
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She walked like the cat that ate the canary after winning the lottery.
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