happy as a clam

Example Sentences

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Although given how unconcerned she seemed when we’ve found her beforeshe’d probably be happy as a clam down there.

From Literature

A bouquet of red roses “will be dead within a weekwhile this,” — he gently shook a pot of plump Winter Rose blooms — “will still be therehappy as a clam. But people looked at the plant and said‘Ohthat’s a poinsettia,’ and walked on.

From Los Angeles Times

Recent developmentsMr. Blinder saidare consistent with his view that a soft landing is possible — “I’m happy as a clam,” he said — but he said such an outcome is far from certain.

From New York Times

“Once I get Mittens backI’ll be as happy as a clamand my life can get back to normal. I just need my baby back.”

From Washington Post

“I would love to have that kind of career. If I could have Martin Balsam’s careerI’d be happy as a clam.”

From Los Angeles Times