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What are some idioms for the word happy?

Here are some idioms related to the word "happy" and their meanings:

General Happiness:

* On cloud nine: Extremely happy.

* Walking on air: Feeling very happy and lighthearted.

* Over the moon: Extremely happy and excited.

* In seventh heaven: Experiencing great happiness and joy.

* Tickled pink: Very pleased and delighted.

* In high spirits: Feeling cheerful and positive.

* Full of the joys of spring: Feeling lively and happy.

* Like a dog with two tails: Extremely happy and excited.

Specific Happiness:

* Happy as Larry: Extremely happy, often used in a lighthearted way.

* Happy as a clam: Feeling very content and relaxed.

* Happy as a pig in mud: Extremely happy and enjoying something to the fullest.

* Grinning from ear to ear: Smiling broadly due to happiness.

* A smile as wide as the Grand Canyon: Smiling very widely, often because of joy.

* The happiest day of [someone's] life: A day filled with immense joy and happiness.

Happiness in Relationship:

* Living happily ever after: A state of continual happiness and fulfillment in a relationship.

* Made for each other: Perfectly suited as partners and destined for happiness together.

Not Happy:

* Not a happy bunny: Feeling unhappy or irritated.

* Not a happy camper: Unhappy and dissatisfied.

* Not happy with: Expressing disapproval or dissatisfaction.

These are just a few examples, and the specific idiom used can depend on the context.

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