good old boy
Example Sentences
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And a run-in with racist good old boys, inspiring a Reba McEntire cover of the film’s theme song, makes for another memorable scene.
From New York Times
Other employees reported discrimination against women who were pregnant and a persistent “good old boys club” that blocked others from opportunity.
From Seattle Times
When Lorraine first meets Indira, several episodes before she sits down with those good old boys, all she can see is a civil servant in debt up to her eyeballs.
From Salon
Mr. Gallego said that if the military appears as “like a good old boys network,” it’s less likely to get some qualified people.
From Washington Times
Her unorthodox methods cost her important committee posts, but Schroeder said she wasn’t willing to join what she called “the good old boys’ club″ just to score political points.
From Seattle Times
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