Harry

See: TOM, DICK, AND HARRY.

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Tom, Dick, and Harry

[Tom, Dick, and Harry] {n. phr.} People in general; anyone; everyone. - Usually preceded by "every" and used to show scorn or disrespect. * /The drunk told his troubles to […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

see the light

[see the light] {v. phr.}, {informal} To understand or agree, often suddenly; accept another's explanation or decision. * /I did not approve of his action, but he explained his reason […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

eat one's words

[eat one's words] also [swallow one's words] {v. phr.} To take back something you have said; admit something is not true. * /John had called Harry a coward, but the […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

fall by the wayside

[fall by the wayside] also [drop by the wayside] {v. phr.} To give up or fail before the finish. * /The boys tried to make a 50-mile hike, but most […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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