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who shot John

idiom

Long and involved explanation, finger-pointing, or assignment of credit or blame.


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Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    anybody who is anybody

    Any person who is well-known or important, especially one who has prominent social standing.

  2. 02

    big shot

    A person with a reputation of importance or power.

  3. 03

    chip shot

    Something that is easy to do or to achieve.

  4. 04

    dog who caught the tire

    One who accomplishes a seemingly impossible feat, but does not know what to do next.

  5. 05

    everybody who is anybody

    All of the people who are well-known or important, especially those who have prominent social standing.

  6. 06

    give it one's best shot

    To make one's best effort or attempt; to try as hard as possible.

  7. 07

    honest John

    An ordinary, honest, member of the public

  8. 08

    John Hancock

    A person's signature.

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