pass a good time

English

Etymology

Probably a calque of Cajun French passer un bon temps.

Verb

pass a good time (third-person singular simple present passes a good time, present participle passing a good time, simple past and past participle passed a good time)

1. (Louisiana) have a good time
   • The National Rural Letter Carrier (volume 105, page 448)

     The food and entertainment were a great opening to a lively convention. Everyone "passed a good time". The Friday morning business session opened at 9 a.m. Because Louisiana State Auxiliary President Buddy Hollis was unable to attend, […]

   • 2014, Jane Vidrine, Jean Kiesel, Evangeline Parish, page 8:

     They work hard in order to enjoy the things that really matter: spending time with family and friends, sharing good food and traditional music, hunting and fishing, camping, and passing a good time at festivals, parades, and high school sporting events.