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.
See also: happy, Larry

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Starr[stɑ:]
Randi (1)RAN-deeEnglish
Bryce[brais]
Yahui-Chinese
CaseyKAY-seeEnglish, Irish
VikkiVIK-eeEnglish