happy as a lark
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[edit] English
[edit] Etymology
Derived from comparison to the seemingly cheerful birdsong of a lark.
[edit] Adjective
- (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.
[edit] Translations
very happy
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