John Q. Public
Noun
Meaning
John Q. Public (uncountable)
(idiomatic) A generic individual; some hypothetical average or ordinary citizen.
Even careful safety precautions in the factory do not make it a good place for John Q. Public to wander unattended.
Synonyms
John Doe
Joe Bloggs
Joe Blow
Joe Public
Joe Six-pack
Joe Average
man on the street
Joe Doakes
Tom, Dick or Harry
J. Random User
Examples
I'm like John Q. Public. I represent what every guy wants and needs.