like pigs in clover



like pigs in clover

Extremely contentedly, as in They had a handsome pension and lived like pigs in clover. This expression alludes to pigs being allowed to eat as much clover, a favorite food, as they wish. It appeared in the Boston Gazette of January 7, 1813: "Canadians! then in droves come over, And live henceforth like pigs in clover." [Early 1800s]
See also: clover, like, pig

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Dobbins['dɔbinz]
JamesonJAY-mi-sənEnglish
BolesŁAwabaw-le-SWAH-vahPolish (Rare)
Hallvar&Eth;R-Ancient Scandinavian
Tarasios-Late Greek
DaniËLDAH-nee-elDutch