like the cat that got, stole, etc. the cream

like the cat that stole the cream

Obviously smug or overly pleased with oneself. After her promotion, Janet spent the rest of the day looking like the cat that stole the cream.
See also: cat, cream, like, stole, that
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

like the ˌcat that got, stole, etc. the ˈcream

very pleased or satisfied with yourself: Ever since she won that prize, she’s been like the cat that got the cream.
See also: cat, cream, like, that
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • like the cat that stole the cream
  • stole
  • like the cat that's got the cream
  • like the cat that got the cream
  • look like the cat that ate the canary
  • look like the cat that swallowed the canary
  • wash (one's) hands of (someone or something)
  • wash hands of
  • wash one's hands of
  • wash your hands of somebody/something