look like the cat that ate the canary

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Also, look like the cat that swallowed the canary . Appear smug and self-satisfied. For example, After she hit her third winning shot, Jeannie looked like the cat that ate the canary . [Second half of 1800s]

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April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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