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
Gisselleji-ZELEnglish (Modern)
SepiSE-peeFinnish
ŁUkaszWUW-kahshPolish
Emmi-Finnish
VisitaciÓNbee-see-tah-THYON (Spanish), bee-see-tah-SYON (Latin American Spanish)Spanish
Vaso-Greek, Georgian, Serbian