Johnny-come-lately
a newcomer (a new arrival in a group)
TRANSLATION
der Neuling, der Anfänger, der Fremde
STATISTICS
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Johnny-come-lately
Noun phrase
- a newcomer or latecomer (especially a recent recruit to a group, a cause, or a trend).
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ORIGIN
This phrase originated in the British Navy to describe a new recruit and came into American use in 1825.
You may know the famous song title "Johnny-come-lately" by Steve Earle
"When Johnny Come Lately comes marching home
With a chest full of medals and a G.l. loan
They'll be waitin' at the station down in San Antone
When Johnny comes marching home"
If the newcomer is female, we simply say "Jenny come lately."
Noun phrase
- a newcomer or latecomer (especially a recent recruit to a group, a cause, or a trend).
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ORIGIN
This phrase originated in the British Navy to describe a new recruit and came into American use in 1825.
You may know the famous song title "Johnny-come-lately" by Steve Earle
"When Johnny Come Lately comes marching home
With a chest full of medals and a G.l. loan
They'll be waitin' at the station down in San Antone
When Johnny comes marching home"
If the newcomer is female, we simply say "Jenny come lately."
