(as) cocky as the king of spades In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "(as) cocky as the king of spades", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Mia Le calendar 2021-12-15 03:12

Meaning of (as) cocky as the king of spades

(as) cocky as the king of spades simile

Conceited or overly proud

Ben’s always bragging about his business success. He's as cocky as the king of spades.

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(to be) too big for your britches

Acting and behaving like you are of great importance, but actually, you aren't

wise apple

Used to refer to a sarcastic person

beneath (one's) dignity

If something is beneath someone’s dignity, they feel that they are too important to do it.

walk tall

To behave in a way showing that you are confident and proud of yourself.
 

(as) conceited as a barber's cat

Used to describe someone who is extremely vain or conceited 

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to rob the cradle
have a romantic or sexual relationship with or marry someone much younger than oneself.
Example: The middle aged man robbed the cradle with the teenager.
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