John is a straightforward, steady-going boy-how could he get into trouble ?
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He returned somewhat despondently to his river again-his faithful, steady-going old river, which never packed up, flitted, or went into winter quarters .
परिभाषा
consistent in performance or behavior; "dependable in one''s habits"; "a steady-going family man" पर्याय: dependable, rock-steady,