happy days

happy days

1. Literally, a period of time that is pleasant, prosperous, or happy. With the economy recovering, it looks like the happy days might finally be coming back. It is not uncommon to long for the happy days of one's youth.
2. An expression of congratulation or happiness regarding positive news or information. Primarily heard in UK, Ireland. We're all going to get a bonus at the end of the month? Happy days! John: "My work visa was finally approved yesterday." Janet: "Ah, happy days! That must be a weight off your shoulders!"
3. An informal phrase of farewell. I'll see you tomorrow, class. Happy days!
See also: days, happy
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • the happy day
  • many happy returns of the day
  • the disease to please
  • disease to please
  • many happy returns
  • cut back to
  • cut back to (someone or something)
  • bunny
  • be
  • happy-go-lucky
References in periodicals archive
Edwards also faces a charge of theft of a pressure washer from the Golden Gate site in March and of theft of cash from the Happy Days site in April.
Happy Days community fundraiser, Suffia Shah, said: "We were able to support over 26,000 children and their families last year alone, but we couldn't have done this without the amazing help of our volunteers and fundraisers.
For more information about Happy Days Children's Charity call 01582 651234 or visit www.happydayscharity.org
This was an altogether different interpretation of Happy Days, as visualised by Samuel Beckett, who I don't think ever had a Happy Day in his life.
A writer and producer for over 40 years, including several years with the Happy Days gang, Fox shares photographs, clips, bloopers and behind-the-scenes stories about The Fonz, Richie Cunningham and the rest of the Happy Days cast and crew.
After Moran's death, former "Happy Days" star Scott Baio, found himself in hot water for what many saw as a suggestion his co-star died from a heroin overdose.
HAPPY Days Vintage Homestore and Artisan Market in Cowbridge is called a shop, but that's such an understatement!
And a great chip shop next to it with the roast chickens on the spit, happy days."
ERIN Moran, who found fame in the 70s sitcom Happy Days, has died from a suspected heroin overdose, according to reports.
Director, producer and writer Garry Marshall, who was responsible for creating sitcom hits such as "The Odd Couple" and "Happy Days" and directed hit movies "Pretty Woman" and "The Princess Diaries," died on Tuesday, Variety reported.
Minnow's Children's Day Nursery in Brambles Farm organised the event to raise funds for the charity Happy Days, which helps fund days out for disadvantaged and disabled youngsters.
Al Molinaro, who played the beloved big-nosed chef Big Al on "Happy Days" and Murray the Cop on "The Odd Couple," died Oct.
US actor Al Molinaro, who played diner boss Big Al Delvecchio in sitcom Happy Days, has died aged 96.
HAPPY Days actor Al Molinaro, who played cook "Big Al" Delvecchio in the legendary sitcom, has died aged 96.
Happy Days star Al Molinaro has died at the age of 96.