Johnny-on-the-spot
Example Sentences
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Jordyn Brooks was the Johnny-on-the-spot for the pick-six in the third quarter that at least gave Seattle a small glimmer of hope.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 23, 2023
Well, not until the very end when Travis Homer had a Johnny-on-the-spot scoop of the Jags’ onside kick to return it 43 yards for a touchdown.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 31, 2021
Also, he surely would have known Superman would be Johnny-on-the-spot to such a thing.
From Forbes ● Apr. 18, 2013
But in the past 15 years hundreds of imperiled seafarers owe their lives to the hail-fellow flag that the fleet flies from its Johnny-on-the-spot main masts.
From Time Magazine Archive
Usually I am Johnny-on-the-spot, speaking up for my sisters and me.
From "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia
