look like the cat that swallowed the canary

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Fig. to appear as if one had just had a great success. After the meeting John looked like the cat that swallowed the canary. I knew he must have been a success. Your presentation must have gone well. You look like the cat that swallowed the canary.

See also: canary, cat, like, look, swallow

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