Johnny-come-latelies
- plural of Johnny-come-lately.
Example Sentences
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Given that idea, it seems a bit counterproductive to scold these Johnny-come-latelies who arrive at the paid-leave party 40 years after it began.
From Slate ● Jan. 7, 2021
Now the BBC and ITV look less like the big beasts and more like the Johnny-come-latelies.
From BBC ● Feb. 27, 2019
Maybe all you Johnny-come-latelies can just make a donation and leave your lips bare.
From Time ● Nov. 5, 2014
"I feel safe using some built by people who know what they are doing , but others are Johnny-come-latelies who use a lot of buzzwords but may not be all that useful."
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 3, 2013
Instead, he was relegated to the sidelines as a marginal player while Johnny-come-latelies like Hamilton and Madison occupied center stage.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
