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Englishbe in clover
Meaning: To live in comfort and luxury.
Example: “Since the lottery win, they've been in clover.”
Origin: Cattle put out to graze in a field of clover were thought to be at their happiest. The phrase is found from the 18th century.
Equivalents in other languages
French: Comme un coq en pâte Literally: Like a rooster in pastry
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