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Johnny–come–lately
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Johnny–come–lately
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Johnny–come–lately
/
ˈ
ʤɑːniˌkʌm
ˈ
leɪtli/
noun
plural
Johnny–come–latelies
Johnny–come–lately
/
ˈ
ʤɑːniˌkʌm
ˈ
leɪtli/
noun
plural
Johnny–come–latelies
Learner's definition of JOHNNY–COME–LATELY
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informal
:
a person who has recently joined a group, started a new activity, etc.
:
newcomer
When it comes to investing, she's no
Johnny-come-lately
.
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