| 释义 |
like the cat that got the cream like the cat that got the creamObviously smug and/or overly pleased with oneself. After her promotion, Janet spent the rest of the day looking like the cat that got the cream.See also: cat, cream, like, thatlike the cat that got the cream BRITISH or like the cat that ate the canary AMERICANIf someone looks like the cat that got the cream, they look satisfied and happy with themselves because they have been successful or done something they are proud of. `Thanks a million,' he repeats, grinning like the cat that got the cream. Jules stands at one end, looking like the cat that ate the canary.See also: cat, cream, like, thatlike the cat that's got (or who's stolen) the cream self-satisfied; having achieved your objective. informal, chiefly BritishSee also: cat, cream, like |