We use this expression to talk about a happy ending, especially in fairy tales, romantic stories, or situations where everything turns out exactly as we hoped. We also use it in everyday conversation, often a little ironically or playfully, when something seems to have ended in an unusually perfect way.
You can use this phrase in ………… language.
Spoken
Written
Informal
Example 1
A: So you finally found your dream job?
B: Let’s hope this is my happily ever after.
Example 2
A: Did the movie have a happy ending?
B: Oh yes — total happily ever after.
