اسمحوا لي ان اضرب بعض الامثلة على استخدام التعبير "Any Tom, Dick or Harry "
1- I want a qualified plumber to do the job, not just any Tom, Dick, or Harry
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2-Draw the curtains or we'll have every Tom, Dick, and Harry peeking in the window
I asked you to keep my plans secret, but you’ve told them to every Tom, Dick, and Harry.”
Explanation: Often used when speaking negatively about the idea of being just 'average'
It's not every Tom, Dick and Harry that gets a chance like that! - Remember, you're not every Tom, Dick and Harry, you're you.
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