He is a good drunk who always makes everyone laugh.
good drunk
idiomA person who is cheerful and companionable when intoxicated, retaining reasonable control of his or her mental and emotional faculties.
Origin
first recorded 20th c. disputed originProbably first used in literature in this manner by Ernest Hemingway in The Sun Also Rises (1926).
Even after a few drinks at the party, he remained a good drunk and kept the conversation light and friendly.
While many people become aggressive when they drink, he remains a good drunk, maintaining his composure and pleasant demeanor throughout the evening.
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a good deal
Very much; to a great extent; a lot; lots.
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all good
It's all good.
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appeal from Philip drunk to Philip sober
To ask someone to reconsider a decision or view they took while their judgment was swayed by momentary passion, excitement, etc.
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but good
To a high degree; very thoroughly; in a most definite manner.
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cheap drunk
Someone who is easily intoxicated.
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come from a good place
To be motivated by decency, kindness, or good intentions.
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deal a good hand
To assign favorable circumstances in life to someone.
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do well by doing good
To achieve social acceptance or financial success as a result of behaving in a benevolent or charitable manner.