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cock of the walk
noun
- the leader in a group, especially one with a conceited, domineering manner.
cock of the walk
noun
- informal.a person who asserts himself in a strutting pompous way
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of cock of the walk1
First recorded in 1850–55
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Idioms and Phrases
A conceited, bossy person, as in Since his last promotion he's been acting like the cock of the walk—he's unbearable . This expression alludes to the rooster's proud strut about the barnyard, asserting his rule over hens and chicks. [Mid-1800s]Advertisement
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