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Johnny–on–the–spot
noun John·ny–on–the–spot \ˈjä-nē-ˌȯn-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
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First Known Use of JOHNNY-ON-THE-SPOT
1896
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