Tom, Dick, and Harry
the ordinary person; people generally; everyone: They invited every Tom, Dick, and Harry to the party.
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British Dictionary definitions for Tom, Dick, and Harry
an ordinary, undistinguished, or common person (esp in the phrases every Tom, Dick, and Harry; any Tom, Dick, or Harry)
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Cultural definitions for Tom, Dick, and Harry
A phrase referring to randomly chosen people: “I asked you to keep my plans secret, but you've told them to every Tom, Dick, and Harry.”
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