English Explanatory Dictionary

in clover

English dictionary entry

Meanings

prep_phrase
  1. In a condition of prosperity.
  2. Happy and contented.
  3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see in, clover.

Word forms

in clover like a bee in clover like a pig in clover like pigs in clover rolling in clover

Etymology

By pastoral metaphor, alluding to bees or grazing livestock who are well pleased by clover.

Related words

cloverleaf four-leaf clover salad days
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