happy as a clam
Americanidiom
Etymology
Origin of happy as a clam
First recorded in 1830–40
Example Sentences
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Although given how unconcerned she seemed when we’ve found her before, she’d probably be happy as a clam down there.
From Literature
A bouquet of red roses “will be dead within a week, while this,” — he gently shook a pot of plump Winter Rose blooms — “will still be there, happy as a clam. But people looked at the plant and said, ‘Oh, that’s a poinsettia,’ and walked on.
From Los Angeles Times
Recent developments, Mr. Blinder said, are consistent with his view that a soft landing is possible — “I’m happy as a clam,” he said — but he said such an outcome is far from certain.
From New York Times
“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
“I would love to have that kind of career. If I could have Martin Balsam’s career, I’d be happy as a clam.”
From Los Angeles Times
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