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Any Tom, Dick Or Harry

The idiom "any tom, dick or harry" is used to refer to anyone, regardless of their identity or status. It is often used in a negative context to suggest that someone is not special or important, and is just an ordinary person.

For example, if someone says "I don't want to hire any tom, dick or harry for this job," they mean that they don't want to hire just anyone, but someone who is qualified and experienced.

Similarly, if someone says "I don't want to go to any tom, dick or harry's party," they mean that they don't want to go to a party hosted by someone they don't know or don't care about.

Overall, the idiom "any tom, dick or harry" is a way to express a lack of interest or respect for someone or something.


The usage of the idiom 'Any Tom, Dick Or Harry' in a sentence

• The company is looking for a new CEO, but they don't want to hire any tom, dick or harry.

• I don't want any tom, dick or harry to babysit my children.

• It's not just any tom, dick or harry who can become a successful novelist.

• Any tom, dick or harry can learn how to ride a bike.

• I'm not going to trust my money to any tom, dick or harry who claims to be an investment advisor.

• We need a qualified professional for this job, not any tom, dick or harry.

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