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happy as a clam

American  
[hap-ee uhz uh klam] / ˈhæp i əz ə ˈklæm /

idiom

  1. extremely pleased and content.

    The dog was stressed, but I gave her a new toy and now she's happy as a clam.

Etymology

Origin of happy as a clam

First recorded in 1830–40

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

He could be happy as a clam, or he could be quietly working on some anxiety.

From Slate • Jan. 17, 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

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