Johnny-on-the-spot
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John·ny–on–the–spot

noun \ˈjä-nē-ˌn-thə-ˈspät, -ˌän-\

Definition of JOHNNY-ON-THE-SPOT

: a person who is on hand and ready to perform a service or respond to an emergency

First Known Use of JOHNNY-ON-THE-SPOT

1896

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