A cherry year, a merry year.
A cherry year, a merry year.
Meaning in plain English
A year with abundant cherries is imagined as a joyful one. The rhyme associates a pleasing yield with celebration.
Example
People enjoy sharing a plentiful harvest without assuming that it makes every household’s year easy.
Deeper explanation and when to use it
Cherry and merry make the connection compact and memorable. It can express delight in a welcome seasonal provision rather than supply a complete account of how the year will go. A good crop does not remove every difficulty or show that everyone benefits equally. A careful reading appreciates the particular pleasure while leaving other circumstances visible.
When to use it
Use it to celebrate a specific welcome provision.
Keep in mind
The saying is not a harvest forecast or a guarantee of universal happiness.
Edsverb editorial interpretation · agent reviewed · 2026-10-04. This explains the saying; it does not establish its historical origin.
- Source
- A Dictionary of English Proverbs and Proverbial Phrases
Entry 236 · Cherry
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