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
Laelia-Ancient Roman
CainKAYN (English)Biblical, Biblical Latin
Mikha'il-Arabic
AlbrechtAHL-brekhtGerman
Pontus-Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
&Thorn;RÓNdr-Ancient Scandinavian