pleased with

pleased with (oneself)

Very proud of something one has done, often smugly and to an excessive or inappropriate degree. They all looked very pleased with themselves after signing the deal, even though it will enrich them at the expense of thousands of workers. My son was very pleased with himself after stealing the cookie from the table.
See also: please
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

*pleased with someone or something

happy and satisfied with someone or something. (*Typically: be ~; become ~.) I am quite pleased with you. You did a fine job. We are pleased with your work.
See also: please
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • pleased with (oneself)
  • pleased with yourself
  • bring something to light
  • bring to light
  • the cat that ate the canary
  • the cat that swallowed the canary
  • I spoke out of turn
  • be so bold
  • be/make so bold
  • can't very well (do something)
References in classic literature
Jack was not especially pleased with this idea; but he submitted to having his left leg amputated by the Tin Woodman and whittled down to fit the left leg of the Saw-Horse.
The Marvelous Land of Oz
He was not therefore greatly pleased with this cold answer of his nephew; nor could he help launching forth into the praises of Sophia, and expressing some wonder that the heart of a young man could be impregnable to the force of such charms, unless it was guarded by some prior affection.
Western was much pleased with this letter, and immediately returned an answer; in which, without having mentioned a word to his daughter, he appointed that very afternoon for opening the scene of courtship.
The History of Tom Jones a Foundling
The Highwayman was so pleased with the Traveller's philosophy and wit that he took him into partnership, and this splendid combination of talent started a newspaper.
Fantastic Fables
I soon found that she was a good driver, and she seemed pleased with my paces.
Black Beauty
He did look at it, and into it for half-an-hour-- was pleased with the situation and the principal rooms, satisfied with what the owner said in its praise, and took it immediately.
Pride and Prejudice