like the cat that ate/got/swallowed the canary

like the cat that ate/got/swallowed the canary
like the cat that ate/got/swallowed the canary (US) (or Brit like the cat that got the cream)
— used to say that someone looks very proud or satisfied about something he or she has done

After pointing out his teacher's mistake, he smiled like the cat that ate the canary.

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Main Entry: ↑cat

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