in clover

Idioms and Phrases

Prosperous, living well. For example, After we make our first million, we'll be in clover . This expression alludes to cattle happily feeding on clover. Slightly different versions are like pigs in clover and rolling in clover . [c. 1700]

Example Sentences

"I want to be put next in this pigs-in-clover railroad puzzle," was the blunt statement of the need.

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Getting them into the corral was like playing pigs-in-clover.

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