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The original phrase was "happy as a clam at high tide." Clams live in the sand beneath the ocean. When the tide goes out, they are left without any water, and have to survive on what they store in their holes. So when the tide is high, a clam is happy and has plenty of water for food and oxygen.
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What is a simile for 'as happy as'?
Happy as a clam/a sandboy/Larry.
What does the idiom clam up mean?
"Clam up" means to stop talking, especially when nervous, shy or unhappy. Example: A lot of men clam up when they are having emotional problems.
What does the root word clam mean?
Calmness, Calmly
What does joviol mean?
happy
What dose happy mean?
To be happy is to be pleased, delighted or glad about something.
What is a simile for 'as happy as'?
Happy as a clam/a sandboy/Larry.
What actors and actresses appeared in Clam Happy - 2011?
The cast of Clam Happy - 2011 includes: Keith Glen Schubert as Tammie Brown
What are the release dates for Clam Happy - 2011?
Clam Happy - 2011 was released on: USA: 1 June 2011
What are the release dates for Davis Rules - 1991 Happy as a Clam - 2.8?
Davis Rules - 1991 Happy as a Clam - 2.8 was released on: USA: 26 February 1992
What is the cliche phrase Happy as a?
happy as a lark happy as a clam happy as a pig in mud happy as a kid in a candy store happy as a fly in honey
What does 'calm at high tide' mean?
I think you meant 'clam at high tide' or the full version 'happy as a clam at high tide'. This is an idiom/expression dating from the early 19th century. The expression means to be very joyful or content.
On Happy aquarium on Facebook is the clam supposed to give you a pearl a day?
No the clam is just like the treasure chest. It only looks different.
What do the lines on a clam mean?
They are lines of growth. However, this is not true of the bearded clam.
What does the prefix clam mean?
The prefix "clam" means to cry out or call, typically in a loud and forceful manner. It is derived from the Latin word "clamare," meaning "to shout."
What word goes with this simile of words happy as a?
as happy as a lark as happy as a king as happy as a clam as happy as dog with two tails as happy as a sandboy as happy as Larry as happy as one can be
What does clam up mean?
"Clam up" means to become quiet or refuse to speak, usually due to feeling nervous, secretive, or defensive.
Does buying the clam chest in happy aquarium give you more coins?
No its more for looks
