Tom, Dick, and Harry


Tom, Dick, and Har·ry

noun \ˌtäm-ˌdik-ən(d)-ˈha-rē\
plural Toms, Dicks, and Harrys

Definition of TOM, DICK, AND HARRY

: the common man : anyone —often used with every <helps every Tom, Dick, and Harry in need>

First Known Use of TOM, DICK, AND HARRY

1805

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