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"The dictionary cites a first use in 1856. I don't have an origin. The meaning is blithely unconcerned, blissfully without care. HAPPY-GO-LUCKY - "Carefree, unconcerned. This is the only meaning of the phrase today, and it dates from the 19th century. Herman Melville has it in 'Moby Dick' (1851): 'A happy-go-lucky; neither craven nor valiant.' An earlier meaning was haphazard, as luck would have it. It is seen in Edward Arber's 'An English Garner' (1699): 'The Redcoats cried, 'Shall we fall in order, or go happy-go-lucky?'" From "The Dictionary of Cliches" by James Rogers (Ballantine Books, New York, 1985)." http://www.phrases.org.uk/bulletin_board/5/messages/1156.html
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How do you punctuate happy go lucky?
happy-go-lucky
What is the duration of Happy-Go-Lucky?
The duration of Happy-Go-Lucky is 1.97 hours.
When was Happy-Go-Lucky created?
Happy-Go-Lucky was created on 2008-04-18.
When was Mr. Happy Go Lucky created?
Mr. Happy Go Lucky was created on 1996-09-10.
What are the release dates for Happy Go Lucky - 1925?
Happy Go Lucky - 1925 was released on: USA: 21 December 1925
What are the release dates for Happy Go Lucky - 1936?
Happy Go Lucky - 1936 was released on: USA: 14 December 1936
What are the release dates for Happy Go Lucky - 1947?
Happy Go Lucky - 1947 was released on: USA: 28 February 1947
What actors and actresses appeared in Happy Go Lucky - 1925?
The cast of Happy Go Lucky - 1925 includes: Neely Edwards
What are the ratings and certificates for Happy Go Lucky - 1943?
Happy Go Lucky - 1943 is rated/received certificates of: Finland:K-16 USA:Approved
Why does Tigger say hoo-hoo-hoo?
He is a happy go lucky children's character. It's a happy go lucky sound to make.
Is happy go lucky a simile?
Yes.
What year did be happy go lucky become a slogan for lucky strike?
1909
