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Proud as a peacock Meaning in English

expression

PROWD az uh PEE-kahk
PROWD az uh PEE-kok

التعريف

Used to describe someone who is very proud and shows it clearly, often in a way that others notice. It compares a person's pride to the flashy way a peacock displays its feathers.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

This is an informal, vivid simile. Often used humorously or sometimes critically to highlight excessive or obvious pride. Commonly appears after verbs like 'look', 'walk', or 'feel'. Not usually used to praise.

جمل نموذجية

After winning the award, he looked proud as a peacock.

basic

She walked into the room proud as a peacock.

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My brother was proud as a peacock after passing his test.

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He strutted down the street proud as a peacock, showing off his new shoes.

natural

Whenever she talks about her children, she's proud as a peacock.

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You should have seen him at the party — he was proud as a peacock all night.

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