LL-L "Idiomatica" 2007.08.06 (07) [E]

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From: Kevin Caldwell <kevin.caldwell1963 at verizon.net>
Subject: LL-L "Idiomatica" 2007.08.06 (01) [A/D/E]

How about these from (American) English:

Cassandra (someone who issues warnings that go ignored)
Johnny-come-lately (a newcomer who thinks he knows more than he really does)
Johnny-on-the-spot (a reliable person who is always ready to do what you
ask)
Jack of all trades (someone who knows how to do a lot of things)
Plain Jane (a plain-looking woman)
John Doe/Jane Doe (an unidentified person)
John Q. Public/Jane Q. Public (the average person)
The real McCoy (the genuine article – can also be applied to things)
Joe Bloe (the average guy)
G.I. Joe (the average soldier)

Kevin Caldwell
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