happy-go-lucky
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The difference with this one is that Mourinho, who claims 26 major honors, makes Michael Jordan seem like a happy-go-lucky guy who wasn’t terribly bothered about winning or losing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
When you walk into a room with Los Primos del Este, the happy-go-lucky guys immediately make you feel like part of the family.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
Relatives described Henderson as a happy-go-lucky man who “brought a smile” everywhere he went.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 30, 2026
Next to the happy-go-lucky Harry, William always came off as the earnest, somewhat colder older brother who seemed to march solemnly toward the inevitable fate of being burdened by the crown.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 11, 2026
He realized that Goober wasn’t the cheerful, happy-go-lucky kid he’d known when school first started.
From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier
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