As happy as a sandboy In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "As happy as a sandboy", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Eudora Thao

2020-12-16 12:12

Meaning of As happy as a sandboy

Synonyms:

be as happy as a clam , be as happy as Larry

As happy as a sandboy British American informal slang

The word (as) means that It will be alright if the phrase does not have (as). Besides, It can be used 'jolly' instead of 'happy' which still has the same meaning.

Used to express the extremely cheerful, satisfied or carefree feeling when doing something

when I was a student, I was as happy as a sandboy because I achieved the IELTS scholarship.

David came back with the compliment in the report that he is all smiles and happy as a sandboy.

Other phrases about:

to keep your spirits up

To stay optimistic and positive; to encourage someone in a difficult situation

move on to bigger/better things

To become better

stroll arm in arm

People's arms linked together to show the intimacy between two people.

expect the unexpected

To not wonder, worry or be surprised about what is not predicted will happen in life because anything could happen

Nobody Puts Baby in the Corner

Anyone who has talent should not be prevented from showing it or expressing it.

Origin of As happy as a sandboy

American readers are likely to be more intimately familiar with as happy as a clam' that originated in the late nineteenth century in the USA. The Australian version, which originally came there, is as happy as Larry. The phrase was originated from England where the boys could hold on the bucket of sand and their job was to washed off and moved on sand on the steps of buidings in order to they were not slippery. The sand boys might be happy and enjoyed their work.