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Johnny-come-lately

The definition of a Johnny-come-lately is a newcomer, or is someone who is late to accepting a position or late to arriving at an event.

(noun)

A newcomer to an idea who is late in accepting what everyone else already believes to be true is an example of a Johnny-come-lately.

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See Johnny-come-lately in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun pl. Johnny-come-latelies

one who is late or recent in arriving at a place, position, or viewpoint

See Johnny-come-lately in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. John·ny-come-late·lies or John·nies-come-late·ly (jŏnˌēz-)
Informal
A newcomer or latecomer, especially a recent adherent to a cause or trend.

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