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johnny-on-the-spot

John·ny-on-the-spot
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [jon-ee on, awn stressed th ee spot]
    • /ˈdʒɒn i ɒn, ɔn stressed ði spɒt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [jon-ee on, awn stressed th ee spot]
    • /ˈdʒɒn i ɒn, ɔn stressed ði spɒt/

Definition of johnny-on-the-spot word

  • noun johnny-on-the-spot a person who is on hand to perform a service, seize an opportunity, deal with an emergency, etc. 1

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Origin of johnny-on-the-spot

First appearance:

before 1860
One of the 29% newest English words
First recorded in 1860-65

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Parts of speech for Johnny-on-the-spot

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

johnny-on-the-spot popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 1% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

Synonyms for johnny-on-the-spot

noun johnny-on-the-spot

  • boy scout — The Boy Scouts is an organization for boys which teaches them discipline and practical skills.
  • early bird — a person who rises at an early hour.
  • good samaritan — a person who gratuitously gives help or sympathy to those in distress. Luke 10:30–37.

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