Tom, Dick, and Harry

Example Sentences

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Sitters included many a Tom, Dick and Harry, as well as Burgess Meredith, who played Harry in the 1941 film “Tom, Dick and Harry.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

“It was like every Tom, Dick and Harry was encouraged to voice their opinions about what they thought I should do,” Levesque writes.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 12, 2024

The price of basic materials shot up as “every Tom, Dick and Harry became an essential provider,” Pillay said.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 4, 2020

Tom, Dick and Harry all made it through their military careers safely.

From Washington Times • Jul. 29, 2017

Tom, Dick, and Harry there, wanting to know about his venture.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham