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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Vocabulary

English expression

Hi guys,

Does anyone know what the expression He is mister jones mean?

I hope you can help me!

Rutger
  

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As it stands, it is not any kind of special expression. It simply identifies the third person.

  • As it stands, it is not any kind of special expression.
  • It simply identifies the third person.
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As it stands, it is not any kind of special expression. It simply identifies the third person.
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Does anyone know what the expression He is mister jones mean?

When I was a kid, it was considered the most common name in US white middle class suburbia.

Depending on context, it could mean, "He is a very average guy."

Perhaps today he would be called "Joe Sixpack."

He is (Name) is also use

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