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Originally Posted by P. Fogg Do these two idioms have the same meaning?
1. to be as pleased as Punch
2. to be as merry as a lark |
3. happy as a box of birds
4. happy as a clam
5. happy as a flea at a dog show
6. happy as Larry
Questions.
1. Are they with the same meanings?
2. Can I say "You smile like a clam."
3. P.Fogg mentioned a phrase here "as pleased as Punch". Is it related to Punch and Judy show? A traditional children's entertainment in which a man, Mr Punch, argues with his wife, Judy. It was especially popular in the past as an entertainment in British towns by the sea in summer. (from dictionary cambridge website)
Well...curiosity kills sabrina.
Thank you in advance.