English / idiom
Got the Cream
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Looking extremely pleased, smug, or self-satisfied after achieving something desirable or getting one's way.
In context
01
After winning the inter-college debate, Tarek walked into the room looking like he had got the cream.
02
She didn't mention her promotion, but the proud grin on her face showed she got the cream.
Synonyms
Smug,gloating,self-satisfied
Antonyms
Dejected,crestfallen,modest
Collocations
Look like you got the cream,smile like you got the cream,cat that got the cream