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happy place

idiom

A mental visualization of a pleasant location, performed in order to avoid thinking or dealing with something unpleasant or painful.


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  1. 01

    as if someone owns the place

    Alternative form of like someone owns the place.

  2. 02

    better place

    Heaven; happiness after death.

  3. 03

    come from a good place

    To be motivated by decency, kindness, or good intentions.

  4. 04

    fall into place

    To assume a clear and complete form when separate elements come together; to be fully realized at last.

  5. 05

    find one's place

    To discover one's vocation, purpose, and/or sense of belonging to or passion for something.

  6. 06

    hair out of place

    The slightest sign of disorder or unkemptness.

  7. 07

    happy as a pig in mud

    Very happy or content.

  8. 08

    happy as a pig in shit

    Extremely happy; obviously satisfied and carefree.

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