To be as proud as a peacock means to be excessively proud – to have excessive pride in one’s appearance, or show an excessively high opinion of oneself.
Example of use:
Jim has been strutting around as proud as a peacock since he bought that flashy new sports car.
Image of peacock and peahen by ToastyKen
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