Be the cat’s whiskers/pyjamas

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phrase

To be outstanding or excellent.

Her new movie is truly the cat's whiskers!
Visual representation of "be the cat’s whiskers/pyjamas" - To be outstanding or excellent.

Often appears as...

  • is the cat's whiskers
  • truly the cat's whiskers

Usage tips

Informal, Approving

Idiomatic

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Informal Usage

Used in casual conversations, not in formal settings.

Illustration for Informal Usage
I aced my exams; I'm the cat's whiskers!
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Positive Emphasis

Expresses a high level of achievement or ability.

Illustration for Positive Emphasis
He's the cat's whiskers at playing guitar!
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British Origin

The phrase is stereotypically British English.

Illustration for British Origin
You've heard? She's the cat's whiskers in London!
Visual representation of the word "Be the cat’s whiskers/pyjamas"

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