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Johnny-come-lately

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John·ny-come-late·ly  (jn-km-ltl)
n. pl. John·ny-come-late·lies or John·nies-come-late·ly (jnz-) Informal
A newcomer or latecomer, especially a recent adherent to a cause or trend.
Johnny-come-lately
n pl Johnny-come-latelies, Johnnies-come-lately
a brash newcomer, novice, or recruit
Translations
Johnny-come-lately
n (inf) (= newcomer) → Neuankömmling m; (= late starter) → Nachzügler(in) m


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