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

At any rate, we shall be in clover at Prahsu, and be able to get into condition again by the time we make another move.

From Through Three Campaigns A Story of Chitral, Tirah and Ashanti by Paget, Walter

After they are out of power, your own friends, like Tassara, Zuroaga, and the rest of them, may be in office, and you will be in clover.

From Ahead of the Army by Emerson, C. Chase

I'm going to be in clover for the rest of my days.

From A Poached Peerage by Magnay, William

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