- cat's whiskers, the
- Supremely good
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cat's whiskers, the
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the cat's whiskers — the cat s pyjamas or the cat s whiskers (informal) 1. The very thing that is wanted, the ideal thing 2. Anyone or anything considered to be the best or greatest • • • Main Entry: ↑cat * * * informal another term for the cat s pajamas (see cat s… … Useful english dictionary
cat's whiskers — Something excellent is the cat s whiskers … The small dictionary of idiomes
cat's whiskers — Something excellent is the cat s whiskers. (Dorking School Dictionary) … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
Cat's whiskers — Something excellent is the cat s whiskers … Dictionary of English idioms
the cat's whiskers — informal an excellent person or thing. → cat s whisker … English new terms dictionary
cat's whiskers — Noun. The best, most sublime thing or person. Cf. dog s bollocks and bee s knees … English slang and colloquialisms
Cat senses — are adaptations that allow cats to be highly efficient predators. Cats have acute sight, hearing and smell, and their sense of touch is enhanced by long whiskers that protrude from their heads and bodies. These senses allow cats to hunt… … Wikipedia
(be) the cat's whiskers — be the cat s ˈwhiskers/pyˈjamas idiom (informal) to be the best thing, person, idea, etc • He thinks he s the cat s whiskers (= he has a high opinion of himself). Main entry: ↑catidiom … Useful english dictionary
be the cat's whiskers — be the cat’s whiskers british informal phrase to be better than everyone else Thesaurus: to be the best or better than someone elsesynonym Main entry: cat … Useful english dictionary
be the cat's whiskers — British & Australian to be better than everyone else. I thought I was the cat s whiskers in my new dress … New idioms dictionary
