be as pleased as Punch



be as pleased as Punch

  (old-fashioned)
to be very happy about something
Usage notes: Punch is a character in a traditional children's entertainment who is always happy and excited.
'How does Stella feel about becoming a granny?' 'She's as pleased as Punch.'
See also: please, punch

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Vera['viərə]
KarolÍNa-Czech
Berker-Turkish
Fredericofrə-də-REE-kooPortuguese
VioletVIE-lət, VIE-ə-lətEnglish
LucÍAloo-THEE-ah (Spanish), loo-SEE-ah (Latin American Spanish)Spanish