English Idioms
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In a clover
Meaning
The idiom "in a clover" means to be happy or contented, especially when one is surrounded by good things, such as love, wealth, or health. It's an expression of being in a state of peace and happiness, where everything seems perfect.
Usage
- I am feeling great today, like I am in a clover.
- After getting married, my wife and I feel like we are in a clover.
- When I got the promotion at work, it felt like I was finally in a clover.
- The new city where we moved to feels like a dream come true, and we're loving every minute of it.
- My friend who just got a new car feels like he's on top of the world.
Roots and History
The idiom "in a clover" has its roots in the Middle Ages when people believed that finding a four-leafed clover would bring good luck and fortune. Over time, it evolved into an expression of happiness or contentment. In contemporary language, it's used to describe a situation where everything seems perfect, and one feels happy and contented.
Synonyms in English
- On top of the world
- Over the moon
- Elated
- Ecstatic
- Thrilled
Synonyms in other languages
- In French, "en plein coeur" means to be completely in love or happy.
- In Spanish, "en la montaña de suerte" means to be in a state of good luck and happiness.
- In Italian, "in paradiso" means to be in heaven or in a state of bliss.
- In German, "im Himmel" means to be in heaven or in a state of happiness and contentment.
- In Japanese, "一期一会" means to have a once-in-a-lifetime experience or encounter that brings great joy and happiness.