happily ever after



happily ever after

This phrase borrowed from fairy tale endings is used to suggest that everything will work out perfectly in the future. It is often used after a couple has gotten married. It was such a beautiful wedding, and I just know that Allie and Michael will live happily ever after. It's not like real people just magically live happily ever after—it takes a lot of hard work!
See also: after, ever, happily

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
VinÍCius-Portuguese
AbbiAB-eeEnglish
WillyWIL-ee (English), VI-lee (German), WIL-lee (Dutch), VIL-lee (Dutch)English, German, Dutch
PaytonPAY-tənEnglish (Modern)
Rosa['rəuzə]
MikkelMEEK-kel (Danish, Norwegian), MEEG-gel (Danish)Danish, Norwegian