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Faunamorphs & Floramorphs

A Lexicon Drawn from the Natural World

(Someone) looks like the cat that swallowed the canary

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(Someone) looks like the cat that swallowed the canary

Definition

Appears smug, self-satisfied, or overly pleased with oneself.

Language

English

Type

Faunamorph

Subcategory

Felines

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Sayings/Similes/Aphorisms/Proverbs

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