what is meant by "Any tom dic and harry"?

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what is meant by "Any tom dic and harry"?

2007-02-05 23:34:52 · 2 answers · asked by k_rehman77 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors

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That refers to "anybody," really. If you say that any tom, dic, or harry can do something, you're saying that anyone can do it.

2007-02-06 01:21:38 · answer #1 · answered by Andrea 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Tom, Dick, and Harry are very common names. It basically means that just about anyone can do whatever it is that "Any Tom Dick and Harry" are said to be able to do.

2007-02-06 16:48:21 · answer #2 · answered by EvilFairies 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋