be in clover

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Recalls Jerry Cazin, 77, who has owned the Cazin & Houtz hardware store in Evanston for 51 years: "People thought they were going to be in clover all their lives."

From Time Magazine Archive

When the season is over Won't we be in clover, With the gold in our pockets We got from heath-broom.

From In Wicklow and West Kerry by Synge, J. M. (John Millington)

Make up to her," whispered the Captain, "flatter her to the masthead if you wish to be in clover for the rest of your stay.

From A Modern Buccaneer by Boldrewood, Rolf

You've come in good time, an' if Het will let you stay you'll be in clover the rest o' yore days.

From Dixie Hart by Harben, Will N. (William Nathaniel)

Flora has written to the woman of the lodgings she always has, and will lend them the maid she sends with little Margaret; so they will be in clover.'

From The Trial by Yonge, Charlotte Mary