| Here, a woman is talking on the phone to her mother about her sponging, unfaithful boyfriend, justifying all his ne'er-do-well exploits out of love and possibly denial. |
| In a nutshell, the ne'er-do-well Phantom wants to incite world war to make a fortune selling modern arms developed by his master scientists. |
| He takes over a pub from his Aunt Paula after failing at innumerable ne'er-do-well schemes in London. |
| What do you expect of that ne'er-do-well relative who's always hitting you up for a loan because he's come up with a sure thing? |
| I despair and I'm disgusted at the ne'er-do-well southern makeshift politicians. |
| Due to my poor performance as a husband, father, and provider, I can claim the role of knave, or general ne'er-do-well. |
