Happy as a clam

Extremely content and satisfied.

This phrase is actually a shortened version of 'happy as a clam at high tide,' which makes much more sense - clams are safe from predators when covered by high tide water. The saying emerged in 19th century America, but the full version explaining why clams would be happy was often dropped, leaving the seemingly nonsensical short form.

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