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

Worcester sank into his chair with a sigh of satisfaction at sight of little Poulett; he was to be in clover, evidently.

From Acton's Feud A Public School Story by Swainson, Frederick

It's a pleasant spot; and a man with coals and candles and a pound a week might be in clover here.'

From Our Mutual Friend by Dickens, Charles

We might make some arrangement with her, I am sure; and, if so, the little fellow would be in clover.

From Sisters by Cambridge, Ada

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