be in clover

Example Sentences

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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

We're certain to hit on a game trail sooner or later, and then we'll be in clover.

From Bert Wilson at Panama by Duffield, J. W.

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

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

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