be as happy as Larry
be as happy as Larry
To be in very good spirits. The phrase's origin is unknown, but it may refer to Australian boxer Larry Foley. I was as happy as Larry when I found out that I'd gotten an A on my hardest exam. I've been happy as Larry ever since we moved to the countryside. I was happy as Larry in my sitting room surrounded by my three beautiful children.
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