happy as a duck in Arizona



happy as a duck in Arizona

Unhappy. Ducks like water. Arizona is a largely arid state. Ergo, an unhappy person would be as unhappy as a teal in Tucson. Contrast that condition with someone who is as happy as a clam at high tide or as a flea in a doghouse.
See also: duck, happy

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
HajnalHAWY-nawlHungarian
Rufinoroo-FEE-no (Italian, Spanish)Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Maela-Breton
Tamera-English
Shay (1)SHAYIrish
TaaviTAH:-vee (Finnish)Estonian, Finnish