A Johnnie-come-lately is someone who is new to a situation or position. It’s an expression used mostly in informal contexts.
Example: We have a Johnnie-come-lately in the finance department. He has no idea what the company does.
Source: S. Upendran, The Hindu ‘Know Your English’ Series, February 20, 2006
Example: We have a Johnnie-come-lately in the finance department. He has no idea what the company does.
Source: S. Upendran, The Hindu ‘Know Your English’ Series, February 20, 2006
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