Johnny-on-the-spot
(redirected from Johnnies-on-the-spot)John·ny-on-the-spot
(jŏn′ē-ŏn′thə-spŏt′, -ôn′-)n. Informal
A person who is available and ready to act when needed.
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John′ny-on-the-spot′
n., pl. Johnnies-on-the-spot.
a person who is on hand to perform a service or seize an opportunity.
[1860–65]
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