Tom, Dick, and Harry

noun

1. the ordinary person; people generally; everyone:

   They invited every Tom, Dick, and Harry to the party.

Tom, Dick, and Harry

noun

1. an ordinary, undistinguished, or common person (esp in the phrases every Tom, Dick, and Harry; any Tom, Dick, or Harry )

Tom, Dick, and Harry

1. A phrase referring to randomly chosen people: “I asked you to keep my plans secret, but you've told them to every Tom, Dick, and Harry.”

Word History and Origins

Origin of Tom, Dick, and Harry¹

First recorded in 1805–15