proud as a peacock

1. Having a very high opinion of oneself, filled with or showing excessive self-esteem. For example, She strutted about in her new outfit, proud as a peacock. This simile alludes to the male peacock, with its colorful tail that can be expanded like a fan, which has long symbolized vanity and pride. Chaucer used it in The Reeve's Tail: “As any peacock he was proud and gay.“ [1200s]

Example Sentences

I’m proud as a peacock, seriously.

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Minutes later, the newly crowned grandmaster ran into the tournament’s main hall, radiant and proud as “a peacock,” according to Areshchenko, who was present.

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He looked as proud as a peacock over this advice.

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The grand prize winner, Filbert Dewbury from Calvert High School, stood as proud as a peacock next to his winning shot.

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“I am still not talking to you,” said Liza Hempstock’s voice, proud as a peacock and pert as a sparrow.

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