like a pig in clover Idiom, Proverb
in clover
rich or successful, having a pleasant or easy life They are in clover now that they have sold their business and retired.
four-leaf clover|clover|four|four-leaf
n. A small green plant with four leaves which many people think means good luck because clover plants usually have three leaves.
John has a four-leaf clover in his pocket. He thinks he will have good luck now.
in clover|clover|in the clover
adv. or
adj. phr.,
informal In rich comfort; rich or successful; having a pleasant or easy life.
They live in clover because their father is rich. When we finish the hard part we'll be in the clover. Compare: BED OF ROSES, LIFE OF RILEY, LIVE HIGH OFF THE HOG, ON EASY STREET.
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like pigs in clover
like pigs in clover Extremely contentedly, as in
They had a handsome pension and lived like pigs in clover. This expression alludes to pigs being allowed to eat as much clover, a favorite food, as they wish. It appeared in the
Boston Gazette of January 7, 1813: “Canadians! then in droves come over, And live henceforth like pigs in clover.” [Early 1800s]
like a pig in clover
slang Very appropriately and contentedly. Johnny loves politics, so he's like a pig in clover at this convention. The two of them lived like pigs in clover off the adjustment they got from the government afterwards the accident.Learn more: clover, like, piglike pigs in clover
Extremely contentedly, as in They had a handsome alimony and lived like pigs in clover. This announcement alludes to pigs actuality accustomed to eat as abundant clover, a admired food, as they wish. It appeared in the Boston Gazette of January 7, 1813: "Canadians! again in droves appear over, And alive afterward like pigs in clover." [Early 1800s] Learn more: clover, like, pig