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in clover

Idioms  

  1. Prosperous, living well. For example, After we make our first million, we'll be in clover. This expression alludes to cattle happily feeding on clover. Slightly different versions are like pigs in clover and rolling in clover. [c. 1700]

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In one shake of a lamb’s tail, the Della Rossas were living like pigs in clover.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 27, 2023

The picturesque view from his windows showed a neat campus blooming in clover, a stark contrast to Pine Bluff’s overall landscape of decline.

From Washington Times • Mar. 27, 2017

Multiplied by dozens of productions, the proceeds should put Mr. Durang in clover.

From New York Times • Sep. 26, 2014

Let’s hope that our days in clover aren’t coming to an end.

From Slate • Sep. 10, 2014

“Jesus, you in clover, sure ’nough,” Jack said, glimpsing the thick roll of bills.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright

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