Johnny-come-lately (Meaning)

Johnny-come-lately

upstart, a late or recent arrival

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The new intern was a typical Johnny-come-lately, joining the team at the eleventh hour.
Despite his belated arrival, the Johnny-come-lately managed to quickly catch up and contribute to the project.
Some resent the Johnny-come-latelys for taking credit for work they didn't do.
The Johnny-come-lately was often overlooked for promotions due to his late start.
She accused her colleagues of being Johnny-come-latelys, who had not witnessed the early struggles of the company.
Despite being a Johnny-come-lately to the music scene, the young singer quickly gained a following.
The Johnny-come-lately politician had no understanding of the community's needs.
The team was hesitant to trust the Johnny-come-lately, fearing he might betray them.
He was the Johnny-come-lately of the party and felt out of place among the long-time attendees.
The Johnny-come-lately student struggled to keep up with the coursework, having missed the earlier lessons.

upstart, a late or recent arrival

imitator, follower,me-tooer,,

precursor,leader, bellwether, pacesetter, trendsetter, forerunner, pacemaker, innovator, harbinger,pacer

The new intern was a typical Johnny-come-lately, joining the team at the eleventh hour.

Despite his belated arrival, the Johnny-come-lately managed to quickly catch up and contribute to the project.

Some resent the Johnny-come-latelys for taking credit for work they didn't do.

The Johnny-come-lately was often overlooked for promotions due to his late start.