happy as a lark
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English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Derived from comparison to the cheerful-sounding birdsong of a lark.
Pronunciation
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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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