Johnny On The Spot Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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Johnny-on-the-spot What does Johnny-on-the-spot mean?	someone who is at the right place when needed or is right on time	He is always Johnny-on-the-spot. Just when we need him he arrives.
Johnny on the spot What does Johnny on the spot mean?	A person who is always available; ready, willing, and able to do what needs to be done.('Johnny-on-the-spot' is also used.)
Johnny-on-the-spot What does Johnny-on-the-spot mean?	someone who is at the right place when needed or is right on time	The caretaker is always Johnny-on-the-spot. Just when we need him he arrives.
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free and clear What does "free and clear" mean?	without owing any money	The couple finally owned their house free and clear.

flying high What does "flying high" mean?	to be very happy, to be joyful	My neighbor has been flying high since she heard that she had won a car.
have an ear out for (something) What does "have an ear out for (something)" mean?	to listen carefully for something	The man always has an ear out for business opportunities that may appear.
pare (something) to the bone What does "pare (something) to the bone" mean?	to cut down severely on something, to severely reduce something	We recently pared our household expenses to the bone.
nudge What does "nudge" mean?	a nag; a critical, irritating person
hard on (someone's) heels What does "hard on (someone's) heels" mean?	to be following someone very closely	The dog was hard on the young boy's heels.
tell the truth and shame the devil What does "tell the truth and shame the devil" mean?	it is better to tell the truth even though there may be good reasons not to	The woman had information about the illegal activities at her company. She was hesitant to become involved but she felt that it was better to tell the truth and shame the devil than to remain silent.
Hit me with your best shot What does "Hit me with your best shot" mean?	If someone tells you to hit them with your best shot, they are telling you that no matter what you do it won't hurt them or make a difference to them.

get to first base What does "get to first base" mean?	to make a good start, to succeed	We have not been able to get to first base with anyone regarding the terms of the new contract.
break in (someone or something) What does "break in (someone or something)" mean?	to train someone to do a job, to make something the right size or feel comfortable by wearing or using it	It took me a long time to break in my new shoes.
pencil in What does "pencil in" mean?	schedule something tentatively
lay (someone) to rest What does "lay (someone) to rest" mean?	to bury someone	We laid my uncle to rest in a nice ceremony last night.

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Johnny On The Spot Idiom