fat cat
Example Sentences
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But the smooth Lamarzelle is presented as just enough of a calculating fat cat that we can’t help but root for Eve’s success.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2022
"It is not a fat cat scheme for people at the top of the business," boss John Roberts told the BBC's Today Programme.
From BBC • Jul. 22, 2020
“He’s eating pasta! By making light of that, we’re saying it’s not so bad — a fat cat is a happy cat.”
From Washington Post • Nov. 1, 2019
He’s soft around the edges, like some lazy fat cat who lucked into the throne by accident rather than regicide.
From New York Times • Jan. 23, 2018
He’ll read, “The fat cat sat,’’ but he’ll think it says, “The ft ctst” Very funny, Steven.
From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick
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