top cat
Synonym of top dog.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He acts like the top cat in this office.”
“After the promotion, she became the top cat and started making all the big decisions.”
“The veteran manager remained the undisputed top cat, commanding respect from every department through years of proven leadership.”
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bell the cat
To undertake a dangerous action in the service of a group.
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cat and dog life
An unhappy married life marked by arguments and disagreements.
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cat got someone's tongue
Why is someone not saying anything?
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cat in the meal-tub
Something concealed; a hidden danger.
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cat piss
Any beverage of low quality.
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cat that ate the canary
A person who appears self-satisfied or smug, especially while concealing something mischievous, prohibited, or private.
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cat's cradle
Any complicated structure that appears to be without purpose.
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cat's meow
A self-satisfied person.
Last updated August 10, 2026