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    Tom, Dick, and Harry
    /tɒmdɪk(ə)ndˈhari/

    noun

    • 1. used to refer to ordinary people in general: "he didn't want every Tom, Dick, and Harry knowing their business"

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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Tom,_Dick_and_HarryTom, Dick and Harry - Wikipedia

    The phrase "Tom, Dick, and Harry" is a placeholder for unspecified people. The phrase most commonly occurs as "every Tom, Dick, and Harry", meaning everyone, and "any Tom, Dick, or Harry", meaning anyone, although Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable defines the term to specify "a set of nobodies; persons of no note".

  3. www.phrases.org.uk › meanings › tom-dick-and-harryTom, Dick And Harry - Meaning & Origin Of The Phrase -...

    Tom, Dick and Harry is an English phrase used to refer to average, random men. It is often used to denote ordinary, working class men of no especial note. It is a near equivalent of ‘John Doe’ or ‘Jane Doe’ in US speech, although Tom, Dick and Harry isn’t used to refer to a signature.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTom, Dick, and Harry - Cambridge English Dictionary

    Tom, Dick, and Harry definition: 1. used to refer to an ordinary person or all ordinary people: 2. used to refer to an ordinary…. Learn more.

  5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › Tom, Dick, and HarryTom, Dick, and Harry Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of TOM, DICK, AND HARRY is the common man : anyone —often used with every. How to use Tom, Dick, and Harry in a sentence.

  6. idiomorigins.org › origin › tom-dick-and-harryHistory of Tom, Dick and Harry - Idiom Origins

    Tom, Dick and Harry. As in ‘every Tom, Dick and Harry was there’, which, despite the names, means that an unspecified number of unknown people were there. Putting together strings of names in this way is common to many other languages besides English.

  7. www.bbc.co.uk › language › 2012/08/120823_todays_phrase_tom_dick_and_harryTom, Dick and Harry - BBC

    Jun 10, 2014 · 'Tom, Dick and Harry' is a phrase used to describe everyone, or people in general. For example: Every Tom, Dick and Harry has a mobile phone these days. Any Tom, Dick or Harry can tie...

  8. www.usingenglish.com › reference › idioms'Every Tom, Dick And Harry' Meaning - UsingEnglish.com

    Meaning: If every Tom, Dick and Harry knows about something, then it is common knowledge. Country: International English | Subject Area: Person's name | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used. Contributor: Richard Flynn.

  9. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMeaning of Tom, Dick, and Harry in English - Cambridge Dictionary

    Tom, Dick, and Harry meaning: 1. used to refer to an ordinary person or all ordinary people: 2. used to refer to an ordinary…. Learn more.

  10. www.dictionary.com › browse › tom-dick-and-harryTom, Dick, and Harry Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Tom, Dick, and Harry definition, the ordinary person; people generally; everyone: They invited every Tom, Dick, and Harry to the party. See more.

  11. idioms.thefreedictionary.com › Tom,+Dick,+or+HarryTom, Dick, or Harry - Idioms by The Free Dictionary

    A common, undistinguished person; any manner of person, indiscriminately. (Usually in the form " (just) any Tom, Dick, or Harry.") You don't want just any Tom, Dick, or Harry coming to your performance, but then you don't want to limit the amount of business you might bring in, either.