good-time Charlie

An affable, lively, and entertaining man who is often or always seeking pleasure or a good time. I was something of a good-time Charlie back in college, always ready to party. I had a lot of friends and a great time, but I didn't get very good grades as a result.

See also: Charlie

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

good-time Charlie

Affable, convivial fellow, as in Joe was a typical good-time Charlie, always ready for a party. [Colloquial; 1920s]

See also: Charlie

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

good-time Charley

n. a man who is always trying to have a good experience; an optimist. Willy is such a good-time Charley. Who would believe the trouble he’s had?

good-time Charlie

A very sociable, gregarious fellow. The term dates from the first half of the twentieth century and the original Charlie, if ever there was one, has been forgotten. The Atlantic used it ironically in November 1969: “A royal-style good-time Charlie . . . akin to Edward VII.”

See also: Charlie

The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer

good-time Charlie

An easygoing and sociable guy. Popular in the 1920s, the phrase described a man who was always ready to have fun, although it sometimes meant someone who was your pal only during good times and who would desert you in your hour of need.

See also: Charlie

Endangered Phrases by Steven D. Price

See also:

a good time was had by all
a working over
for good measure
do (one) a/the world of good
(as) good as new
as good as new
do no good
ending
a good beginning makes a good ending
be as good as new

References in periodicals archive

His future will depend on two factors: the length of the ban and whether he can stop being a good-time Charlie.

I hope desperate Dan can be given a second chance

Good-time Charlie only joined twitter on Tuesday evening, but by Wednesday lunchtime his number of followers had grown to a whopping 748,077, almost matching his number of dealers.

Twitter Gaga for a dusting of Mr Sheen; RESULT!

"Good-Time Charlie," as Wilson was affectionately known by Afghan warlords and Texan socialites alike, led Congress into supporting the CIA covert operation aimed at funneling money and arms into Afghanistan through Pakistan's military and secret services, the ISI.

Fatima Bhutto protests US varsity's move to name a Pakistan Studies chair after Taliban creator

BARACK OBAMA: Started at Occidental College in 1979 as a less serious student who, according to his autobiography, hung out with "Marxist professors and structural feminists and punk-rock performance poets." Obama's mother worried that he was turning into a "good-time Charlie." Two years later, though, Obama was a diligent transfer student at Columbia University.

Dodd in the Quad: what the presidential candidates were like in college

Given the choice of smooth-talking 'Dave' Cameron, doom-laden Gordon Brown and good-time Charlie Kennedy, I know who I would go for.

Party leaders leave a fishy taste behind

Sizemore's Pete Rose is presented as a good-time Charlie Hustle who keeps womanizing and running his scams on an assortment of supposed friends and sleazy hangers-on to support his gambling habit without any sense of consequences.

HU$TLE

While Figo and Roberto Carlos are doing jigs of joy that their bosom buddy has come to join the party, some of Morientes' Spanish international team-mates believe the club has bought an injury-prone good-time charlie who has played only 70 meaningful games for Inter Milan in the past four seasons.

FOOTBALL: RONALDO SIGNING SPLITS REAL CAMP; Stars fear he's a freeloader

"time and again," Amasis the "frat-boy" "good-time Charlie," [but later "a wise moralist"] Sparta "the reigning superpower" and "men made of steel") will mislead tourists first exploring Herodotus' breathtaking wonders of the ancient world.

Herodotus

With a well-deserved reputation for boozing and carousing, Good-Time Charlie is spurred into action after hearing of the plight of millions of displaced Afghans following the Soviet invasion of their country in 1979.

REBEL WITH A CAUSE

It's telling that many of the most vocal advocates of continued NASA manned flights are mortified at the idea of good-time Charlies like Tito, Shuttleworth, and 'N Sync star Lance Bass soiling the heavens.

Space balls. (Rent)

Kennedy and Babb did nothing to shake off Ireland's image as amiable - and big- drinking - good-time Charlies.

IRISH ARE BEYOND A JOKE Gutted Roy calls for a change in party image; HOLLAND 2 REP OF IRELAND 2

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释义	good-time Charlie good-time Charlie An affable, lively, and entertaining man who is often or always seeking pleasure or a good time. I was something of a good-time Charlie back in college, always ready to party. I had a lot of friends and a great time, but I didn't get very good grades as a result. See also: Charlie Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. good-time Charlie Affable, convivial fellow, as in Joe was a typical good-time Charlie, always ready for a party. [Colloquial; 1920s] See also: Charlie The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. good-time Charley n. a man who is always trying to have a good experience; an optimist. Willy is such a good-time Charley. Who would believe the trouble he’s had? See also: Charley McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions good-time Charlie A very sociable, gregarious fellow. The term dates from the first half of the twentieth century and the original Charlie, if ever there was one, has been forgotten. The Atlantic used it ironically in November 1969: “A royal-style good-time Charlie . . . akin to Edward VII.” See also: Charlie The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer good-time Charlie An easygoing and sociable guy. Popular in the 1920s, the phrase described a man who was always ready to have fun, although it sometimes meant someone who was your pal only during good times and who would desert you in your hour of need. See also: Charlie Endangered Phrases by Steven D. Price See also: a good time was had by all a working over for good measure do (one) a/the world of good (as) good as new as good as new do no good ending a good beginning makes a good ending be as good as new References in periodicals archive His future will depend on two factors: the length of the ban and whether he can stop being a good-time Charlie. I hope desperate Dan can be given a second chance Good-time Charlie only joined twitter on Tuesday evening, but by Wednesday lunchtime his number of followers had grown to a whopping 748,077, almost matching his number of dealers. Twitter Gaga for a dusting of Mr Sheen; RESULT! "Good-Time Charlie," as Wilson was affectionately known by Afghan warlords and Texan socialites alike, led Congress into supporting the CIA covert operation aimed at funneling money and arms into Afghanistan through Pakistan's military and secret services, the ISI. Fatima Bhutto protests US varsity's move to name a Pakistan Studies chair after Taliban creator BARACK OBAMA: Started at Occidental College in 1979 as a less serious student who, according to his autobiography, hung out with "Marxist professors and structural feminists and punk-rock performance poets." Obama's mother worried that he was turning into a "good-time Charlie." Two years later, though, Obama was a diligent transfer student at Columbia University. Dodd in the Quad: what the presidential candidates were like in college Given the choice of smooth-talking 'Dave' Cameron, doom-laden Gordon Brown and good-time Charlie Kennedy, I know who I would go for. Party leaders leave a fishy taste behind Sizemore's Pete Rose is presented as a good-time Charlie Hustle who keeps womanizing and running his scams on an assortment of supposed friends and sleazy hangers-on to support his gambling habit without any sense of consequences. HU$TLE While Figo and Roberto Carlos are doing jigs of joy that their bosom buddy has come to join the party, some of Morientes' Spanish international team-mates believe the club has bought an injury-prone good-time charlie who has played only 70 meaningful games for Inter Milan in the past four seasons. FOOTBALL: RONALDO SIGNING SPLITS REAL CAMP; Stars fear he's a freeloader "time and again," Amasis the "frat-boy" "good-time Charlie," [but later "a wise moralist"] Sparta "the reigning superpower" and "men made of steel") will mislead tourists first exploring Herodotus' breathtaking wonders of the ancient world. Herodotus With a well-deserved reputation for boozing and carousing, Good-Time Charlie is spurred into action after hearing of the plight of millions of displaced Afghans following the Soviet invasion of their country in 1979. REBEL WITH A CAUSE It's telling that many of the most vocal advocates of continued NASA manned flights are mortified at the idea of good-time Charlies like Tito, Shuttleworth, and 'N Sync star Lance Bass soiling the heavens. Space balls. (Rent) Kennedy and Babb did nothing to shake off Ireland's image as amiable - and big- drinking - good-time Charlies. IRISH ARE BEYOND A JOKE Gutted Roy calls for a change in party image; HOLLAND 2 REP OF IRELAND 2
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