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[jig's up]

See: [GAME IS UP].

[jim-dandy]  {n.},  {slang}

Something wonderful; something very good.

[jink]

See: [HIGH JINKS].

[job]

See:

[DO A JOB ON],

[FALL DOWN ON THE JOB],

[LIE DOWN ON THE JOB],

[ON THE JOB].

[Joe Doakes]  {n.}

A name used informally for the average man.

Let us say that Joe Doakes goes to the movies three times a year.

Compare: [MAN IN THE STREET], [SO-AND-SO].

[John Doe]  {n.}

A name used for an unknown person, especially in police and law business.

[John Hancock] or [John Henry]  {n.},  {informal}

Your signature; your name in writing.

The man said, "Put your John Hancock on this paper."

[Johnny-come-lately]  {n.}

Someone new in a place or group; newcomer; also: a new person who takes an active part in group affairs before the group has accepted him; upstart.

* /Everybody was amazed when a Johnny-come-lately beat the old favorite in the  […]

[Johnny-on-the-spot]  {adj. phr.}

At the right place when needed; present and ready to help; very prompt; on time.

A good waterboy is always Johnny-on-the-spot.

* /The firemen were Johnny-on-the-spot and put out the fire in the house soon after it  […]

[John Q. Public]  {n.}

A name used informally for the average citizen.

It is John Q. Public's duty to vote at each election.

Compare: [JOE DOAKES].