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

If you gave me a fat grammar textbook and some loose-leaf sheets, I was happy as a clam.

From Slate • Nov. 5, 2020

“I’m happy as a clam, to be honest.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2019

He said it made him happy as a clam at high water to know I had a new friend.

From "Walk Two Moons" by Sharon Creech