good old boy
Example Sentences
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“Jimmy is kind of like a good old boy network. He’s not going to sway the boat too much,” Vasquez said.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 2, 2022
“There’s the good old boy system, and we’re not a part of it,” one trooper, who remained anonymous, told the station in 2021.
From Washington Times • Jul. 16, 2022
According to my interviews, to be a good old boy, you didn’t have to have achieved a specific position or have been particularly good at jewelry sales or management.
From New York Times • Apr. 23, 2019
The star, beloved for playing good old boy "Bo" Duke, earned a score of 18 out of 30 for his foxtrot with pro partner Emma Slater, in a tie for sixth place.
From Fox News • Sep. 25, 2018
“Now,” said Archie, “be a good old boy, Bob; and if you want any more money, just ask nicely, and perhaps you’ll have it.”
From From Squire to Squatter A Tale of the Old Land and the New by Stables, Gordon
