Question of the Day #1323

‘Happy-go-lucky’ Texas man debuts Ebola-themed Halloween decorations

From the headline of this article at Global News.

  上記の文で、happy-go-luckyの意味は？
In the sentence above, what does "happy-go-lucky" mean?

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解答

意味：
英辞郎によると、

【形】
楽天的な、のんきな

   

Answer

According to Merriam-Webster:

blithely unconcerned : CAREFREE

 

Examples

1. Most people see him as a happy-go-lucky guy without a care in the world.
2. His happy-go-lucky manner and godlike popularity with many football fans put the broadcaster and football pundit in a strong position. The Guardian (2019)
3. Most people see him as a happy-go-lucky guy without a care in the world. The Sun (2012)
4. Even the happy-go-lucky Joel has demons of doubt and past trauma. — Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
5. This is not a happy-go-lucky story, but an old-school fairy tale meant to frighten, confuse and excite. — Lucas Trevor, Washington Post, 4 Dec. 2023

   

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