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Larry, n.3|ˈlærɪ|
[Etym. uncertain.]
Phr. happy as Larry, extremely happy.
1905T. Collins in Barrier Truth (Broken Hill) 29 Dec. 1 Now that the adventure was drawing to an end, I found a peace of mind that all the old fogies on the river couldn't disturb. I was as happy as Larry. 1915L. Stone Betty Wayside xix. 254 If it hadn't been for that busybody we'd have been as happy as Larry. 1934T. Wood Cobbers iii. 25 He said he was as happy as Larry to see a fresh face. 1938S. Beckett Murphy ix. 180 Kept in peace they would have been as happy as Larry, short for Lazarus. 1946F. Sargeson That Summer 32 Then he'd hop round happy as Larry. 1966Baker Austral. Lang. (ed. 2) xii. 271 Happy as Larry, extremely happy. Possibly but not certainly commemorating the noted Australian pugilist Larry Foley (1847–1917). 1966B. Kennelly Collection One: Getting Up Early 26 The Knockanore woman was happy as Larry. 1967Daily Mail 18 Jan. 12/3 The tobacco and pipe trade..are as happy as Larry that Dr. Cameron..has won the award. |