happy as a lark

adj

Etymology

Derived from comparison to the cheerful-sounding birdsong of a lark.

Definitions

  1. Very happy (sometimes with the extra connotations of being carefree or unaware of grimmer…

    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.

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