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Useful english dictionary. 2012.
the cat's whiskers — informal an excellent person or thing. → cat s whisker … English new terms dictionary
(be) the cat's whiskers — be the cat s ˈwhiskers/pyˈjamas idiom (informal) to be the best thing, person, idea, etc • He thinks he s the cat s whiskers (= he has a high opinion of himself). Main entry: ↑catidiom … Useful english dictionary
be the cat's whiskers — be the cat’s whiskers british informal phrase to be better than everyone else Thesaurus: to be the best or better than someone elsesynonym Main entry: cat … Useful english dictionary
be the cat's whiskers — British & Australian to be better than everyone else. I thought I was the cat s whiskers in my new dress … New idioms dictionary
between you and me and the cat's whiskers — This idiom is used when telling someone something that you want them to keep secret … The small dictionary of idiomes
cat's whiskers — Something excellent is the cat s whiskers … The small dictionary of idiomes
the cat's meow — (US) (or the cat s pajamas or Brit the cat s whiskers) old fashioned + informal used to say that someone or something is very appealing That car is the cat s meow. [=I really like that car] Going to the movies was the cat s pajamas when I was a… … Useful english dictionary
the cat's pyjamas (or the cat's meow) — chiefly N. Amer. another term for the cat s whiskers (see cat s whisker). → cat … English new terms dictionary
the cat's pyjamas — or the cat s whiskers (informal) 1. The very thing that is wanted, the ideal thing 2. Anyone or anything considered to be the best or greatest • • • Main Entry: ↑cat … Useful english dictionary
cat's whiskers — Something excellent is the cat s whiskers. (Dorking School Dictionary) … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
