harum-scarum
Example Sentences
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It was cut and thrust, but there were loose contributions from experienced internationals – thrilling, but more harum scarum than a technical masterclass.
From The Guardian • Dec. 13, 2010
Citizens of pastoral Liechtenstein�minute, autonomous, mountain-hemmed, principality adjoining Switzerland�had every right, last week, to call their new ruler, Prince Franz, a harum scarum.
From Time Magazine Archive
Hoary and respected Professor Nicholas Jorga, onetime tutor of King Mihai's harum scarum and now exiled father, Prince Carol, rose from his Deputy's seat to propose the candidacy of his old pupil.
From Time Magazine Archive
Now, Mary," he added, "remember Tom was always harum scarum, and you must make allowances for this daughter of his.
From The Turtles of Tasman by London, Jack
You can make a very good shot now and then, but you are too harum scarum and slap dash altogether.
From Rujub, the Juggler by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)
