like the cat that's got the cream


like the cat that got the cream

Obviously smug and/or overly pleased with oneself. After her promotion, Janet spent the rest of the day looking like the cat that got the cream.See also: cat, cream, like, that

like the cat that's got (or who's stolen) the cream

self-satisfied; having achieved your objective. informal, chiefly BritishSee also: cat, cream, like