Phrases & SayingsPeople and character
happy as Larry
Also: as happy as Larry
Extremely happy.
In a sentence
With the exams finished, he was happy as Larry.
Where it came from
The phrase is recorded in Australia and New Zealand, but the identity of Larry is uncertain. Proposed links to boxer Larry Foley and other figures remain unproved.
- Initial era
- 1800–1899
- Where used
- Australia-wide