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
Muirchertach-Irish
ÇEtİN-Turkish
NathanNAY-thən (English), na-TAWN (French)English, French, Hebrew, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Enkhtuya-Mongolian
Feidlimid-Ancient Irish, Irish Mythology
Arbuthnot[a:'bʌθnət]