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Region: US | Usage example: After the rest, she felt like a million dollars.

Feel like a million dollars

Meaning

Feel extremely well.

Usage

Used to describe wellness or relief.

Origin & History

Origins and dates here are approximate summaries. Many idioms have disputed or unknown origins, and not every date has been checked against a historical dictionary, so treat specific dates and stories as a starting point rather than a citation.

Currency metaphor for high value.

Popularized in 20th-century advertising.

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