Tom, Dick, and Harry

noun Tom, Dick, and Har·ry \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>

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1805

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