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Johnny-come-lately

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Johnny-come-lately (plural Johnny-come-latelies or Johnnies-come-lately)

(idiomatic, also attributive) A newcomer; a novice; an upstart.
Synonyms: greenhorn, newcomer, novice; see also Thesaurus:newcomer, Thesaurus:beginner
She might take offense if some Johnny-come-lately thinks he can do a better job.

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Biden's broader point is to push back on the idea that he's a Johnny-come-lately with the Black community or that his political connections there are owed only to being Obama's vice president. Source: Internet

But even without the fine print to undermine its sincerity, Linkin Park sounds like a Johnny-come-lately to an already overdone musical style. Source: Internet

"These Johnny-come-lately actors are rushing to the scene to save the day for Lafayette and Malacañang's flagship project." Source: Internet

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