john q public
INFORMALIDIOM
ˌJoe ˈPublic , ˌJohn Q. ˈPublic
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English DictionaryˌJoe ˈPublic British English,
ˌJohn Q. ˈPublic informal the average member of the public, or people in general:
What politicians don't realize is that Joe Public isn't really that interested in politics. [TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲
IdiomsJohn Q Public [American, humorous]the public. You have to ask yourself what John Q Public will think when he hears about the government overspending. [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲
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.
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