Johnny-come-lately
Example Sentences
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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
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
Ronnie Heckman’s Johnny-come-lately status seems to make him less tradition-bound than others in the deli business.
From Washington Post • Sep. 17, 2015
We are all young men compared with Loony Honeycutt, all Johnny-come-lately youngsters.
From The Everlasting Whisper by Gregory, Jackson
