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

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

From A Poached Peerage by Magnay, William

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

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)

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