| Idiom | Meaning | Example |
| jog your memory |
do or say something to help you remember
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This photo of your dog may jog your memories of the old days.
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| john |
(See the john)
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| John Hancock |
signature, signed name
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Now, Michael, all we need is your John Hancock right here, on the dotted line.
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| John Henry |
signature, signed name
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To give you a refund, we need your John Henry on this form.
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| Johnny Canuck |
Canadian soldier, Canuck
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We'll send Johnny Canuck in first, then our tanks.
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| Johnny-come-lately |
a man who has not lived or worked there very long
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"Who is she going with now?" "Oh, some Johnny-come-lately."
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| Johnny on the spot |
being ready to help, being there when needed
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When I need a ride, you're always here - Johnny on the spot.
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| join up |
enrol, enlist, sign up
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The Army needed volunteers, so Milo joined up.
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| join you |
meet you, catch up with you
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You go to the game directly from work. I'll join you at the arena.
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| joke around |
play and tell jokes, fool around
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They were joking around after class - rapping and laughing.
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