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Grin

Posted by E. on November 30, 1999

In Reply to: Hmm.. posted by Bob on November 22, 1999

: : I heard the phrase "**** eating grin" as a phrase to describe one's smile (I think) and I am not sure exactly what kind of smile that is...what does it mean?

: Paradoxically, it refers to an exaggerated, wow-am-I-pleased-with-myself smirk.

In polite society, it's called a "cheese-eating grin."

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