Meanings
Believed to be a Western United States cowboy variation (dating from the late 1700s or early 1800s) of John Hancock, the first person to sign the United States Declaration of Independence and whose name later became a synonym for a signature. This usage predates the American folklore hero John Henry from the 1870s.
How to pronounce "John Henry":
AU
One's signature.
Example Sentences
1
John Henry worked tirelessly to finish the project ahead of schedule.
2
Despite facing many obstacles, she was determined to pull a John Henry and prove everyone wrong.
3
He decided to go John Henry on the guitar and play a fast and complex solo.
4
She didn't want to go John Henry on the negotiations and preferred a more diplomatic approach.
5
He's known for his John Henry work ethic and never giving up on a task.
