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Johnny-Come-Lately Definition A Johnny-come-lately. Newcomer; an upstart. A late or recent arrival. Someone who is late to join a job or recently joined a competitive…
Jack of All Trades Definition Jack of all trades. A person who has many skills. A person who is skilled in many different jobs A…
Jump the Gun Definition Jump the gun. To act too soon or act before the time is right. Meaning The phrase is Believed to be…
Je Ne Sais Quoi Definition Je ne sais quoi An indescribeable but positive quality An unnamed trait that makes someone special or unique Meaning Originally…
In the Land of the Blind, the One-eyed Man is King Definition In the Land of the Blind, the One-eyed Man is King. Among a…
Idle Hands are the Devil’s Playthings Definition Idle hands are the devil’s playthings. One who has nothing else to do is likely to get into…
I’ll Be a Monkey’s Uncle Definition Well, Ill be a monkey’s uncle! An expression of complete surprise, amazement, or disbelief. I’ll Be a Monkey’s Uncle…
Ignorance is Bliss Definition Ignorance is bliss. If you don’t know there is a problem, then there is no need to worry about it. Meaning…
Hindsight is 20/20 definition Hindsight is 20/20. It is much easier to judge a situation when it’s already passed than when it is in the…