Idiom: Johnny-Come-Lately
Meanings
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A newcomer; a novice; an upstart.
Example: "She might take offense if some Johnny-come-lately thinks he can do a better job."
Example Sentences
1
He's such a Johnny-come-lately when it comes to basketball - he just started playing last month.
2
The company already had a strong team in place, so I felt like a Johnny-come-lately when I joined.
3
She always shows up late for meetings, like a Johnny-come-lately.
4
After the party had already started, John arrived like a Johnny-come-lately.
5
He can't take credit for the success of the project - he was just a Johnny-come-lately.
