gone on one's merry way
Proceeded without concern
Gone on one's merry way means to have continued doing what one was doing, often with cheerful unconcern for others or consequences.
The phrase usually carries mild criticism—someone leaves a situation without taking responsibility or helping: He broke the vase and went on his merry way.
It can also simply mean departed happily: After the wedding, the guests went on their merry ways.
- departingIn process of leaving
- strollingWalking at ease
- nonchalanceCalm, casual composure
- exitingGoing out from
- cheerfulnessState of bright spirits
proceeding · carried on · wandering · continuing · journeying · blithely · advancing · freedom · independence · dismissive · meandering · traveling · contentment · relief · optimism · detachment · satisfaction · unbothered
gone on one's merry waystayed put
Continued in place
lingered · stuck around · remained · hung around · tarried
gone on one's merry waybeat oneself up