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TOM, DICK AND HARRY.

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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms

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Tom, Dick, and Harry

[Tom, Dick, and Harry] {n. phr.} People in general; anyone; everyone. - Usually preceded by "every" and used to show scorn or disrespect. * /The drunk told his troubles to […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

have a go at

[have a go at] {v. phr.}, {informal} To try, especially after others have tried. * /Bob asked Dick to let him have a go at shooting at the target with […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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[dick] {n.} 1. Fellow. 2. Penis. British slang (Wikipedia)

fly at one's throat

[fly at one's throat] {v. phr.} To attack you suddenly with great anger. * /When Tom called Dick a bad name, Dick flew at his throat./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

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