happy as a lark
English edit
Etymology edit
Derived from comparison to the cheerful-sounding birdsong of a lark.
Pronunciation edit
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Adjective edit
- (simile, colloquial) Very happy (sometimes with the extra connotations of being carefree or unaware of grimmer realities).
- She's happy as a lark with her ten dollar pay raise, even though the long-term prospects for the business are not good.
Synonyms edit
- see Thesaurus:happy
Translations edit
very happy
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