fat cat

Example Sentences

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The hosts spend billions; the athletes devote years; the fat cats pocket the dough.

From Washington Post

“These fat cats, these old crooks, what are they doing? Each and every day you’ll hear about millions stolen.”

From New York Times

"They're going to say you're protecting the fat cats and putting it all on the backs of the working class?" the Fox News host explained.

From Salon

At the same time, leaders of some academy trusts have been receiving "fat cat" salaries, the union said.

From BBC

Online delegates at the union's annual conference will also hear about the high pay of academy "fat cats".

From BBC