happy as a clam
Example Sentences
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“Once I get Mittens back, I’ll be as happy as a clam, and my life can get back to normal. I just need my baby back.”
From Washington Post • Oct. 21, 2022
The phrase happy as a clam is generally believed to have begun as happy as a clam at high tide.
From Salon • Feb. 28, 2022
John Hinckley Jr., the man who tried to assassinate President Ronald Reagan in 1981, said last year that he's "happy as a clam" living his life in Virginia.
From Fox News • Mar. 6, 2019
He may be happy as a clam and have new friends of his own that are perfectly content to play Fortnite instead of soccer.
From Slate • Feb. 4, 2019
Although given how unconcerned she seemed when we’ve found her before, she’d probably be happy as a clam down there.
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
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