Be smiling like a Cheshire cat In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "be smiling like a Cheshire cat", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Katie Anh calendar 2022-05-28 11:05

Meaning of Be smiling like a Cheshire cat

Synonyms:

grin like a Cheshire cat

Be smiling like a Cheshire cat spoken language verb phrase

The Cheshire cat is a character characterized by a wide smile in the "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" novel.

 

To be smiling very broadly, especially in a mischievous or self-satisfied way.

Why do you keep smiling like a Cheshire cat? You're scaring me.

Is it that funny? You're smiling like a Cheshire cat.

His favorite prank is smiling like a Cheshire cat when he sees anyone passing by.

I couldn't help myself smiling like a Cheshire cat when seeing James get down on one knee and proposed to me.

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To smile in a slight way

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1. Used to talk about a wide happy smile

2. Used to describe someone naked

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