How to Pronounce "look like the cat that swallowed the canary"
expression
LUHK-LIKE-thuh-KAT-that-SWAH-lohd-thuh-kuh-NAIR-ee
LUHK-LIKE-thuh-KAT-that-SWOL-ohd-thuh-kuh-NAIR-ee
Definition
To appear very pleased with yourself, as if you have done something secret or mischievous and feel proud about it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫʊk/ /ˈɫaɪk/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkæt/ /ˈðæt/, /ðət/ /ˈswɑɫoʊd/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /kəˈnɛɹi
British English
lˈʊk/ /lˈaɪk/ /ðə, ði/ /kˈæt/ /ðˈæt/ /swˈɒləʊd/ /ðə, ði/ /kənˈeəɹi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LUHK-LIKE-thuh-KAT-that-SWAH-lohd-thuh-kuh-NAIR-ee
UK
LUHK-LIKE-thuh-KAT-that-SWOL-ohd-thuh-kuh-NAIR-ee
Listen in Context
He looks like the cat that swallowed the canary after winning the game.
She looks like the cat that swallowed the canary when she knows something you don't.
The boss looked like the cat that swallowed the canary after the meeting.
You look like the cat that swallowed the canary—what's your secret?