Johnny-come-lately
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Given he’s been a megawatt star for more than half a century, it’s odd to think that Rod Stewart has opinions on anything as Johnny-come-lately as the Department of Government Efficiency.
From Salon ● Jun. 29, 2025
“King salmon is a Johnny-come-lately that came into this race only after king crab left—died.”
From Slate ● Sep. 18, 2022
Why is it so challenging for fashion to take the lead? Why does this feel like a Johnny-come-lately decision to denounce reprehensible behavior — not because the behavior is inherently awful, but because it’s no longer cool?
From Washington Post ● Oct. 24, 2017
In activewear — among the few strong-performing categories in the anemic apparel sector — J. Crew would appear to be a Johnny-come-lately.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2016
I'm something of a Johnny-come-lately in this line of work, you know.
From Ham Sandwich by James H. Schmitz
Although its co-founders may be Johnny-come-latelies, it has plenty of chip-industry expertise in its ranks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
Given that idea, it seems a bit counterproductive to scold these Johnny-come-latelies who arrive at the paid-leave party 40 years after it began.
From Slate ● Jan. 7, 2021
Now the BBC and ITV look less like the big beasts and more like the Johnny-come-latelies.
From BBC ● Feb. 27, 2019
Maybe all you Johnny-come-latelies can just make a donation and leave your lips bare.
From Time ● Nov. 5, 2014
Instead, he was relegated to the sidelines as a marginal player while Johnny-come-latelies like Hamilton and Madison occupied center stage.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
