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shit-eating grin

idiom
Meaning

A broad smile indicating self-awareness that may suggest self-satisfaction, smugness, discomfort, or embarrassment.


Examples
SIMPLE

He had a huge shit-eating grin after winning the game.

CONTEXTUAL

She wore a classic shit-eating grin when she realized her prank had actually worked on her brother.

COMPLEX

Despite the gravity of the situation, he could not suppress a shit-eating grin, clearly enjoying the discomfort he had caused his rivals.

Anchors to
Related idioms2entries
  1. 01

    fish-eating grin

    Euphemistic form of shit-eating grin.

  2. 02

    grin and bear it

    To endure a difficult or disagreeable situation with good humor.

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