good fellow

Example Sentences

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But they were also uneasy; I had to make them feel OK about it by changing subjects quickly and reassuring them with the mask of the jolly good fellow.

From Salon • May 27, 2023

Sir Billy Connolly said: "I am deeply honoured.... I had no idea the Fellowship existed, but I'm told it's a big deal! It's lovely to be recognised and to become a jolly good fellow."

From BBC • May 7, 2022

“We’re doing everything we can; from signage and audio announcements to social media messages and deep cleaning,” said Heath Montgomery, spokesman for LAX, “but we rely most on individual passengers to be good fellow travelers.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 26, 2021

Contestant JR then solved it with the correct answer: "Jolly good fellow."

From Fox News • Oct. 8, 2021

“You’re a good fellow, Deacon. I hope.... You’ve helped a lot of young fellows, here and there.”

From "The Sound and the Fury" by William Faulkner