the boy next door



the boy/girl next door

used to describe someone who is completely ordinary, not rich, famous, etc We couldn't believe it when he got a record deal. To us, he was just the boy next door.
See in next to no time
See also: boy, door, next

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
MarjoleinMAHR-yo-lienDutch
Jermainejər-MAYNEnglish
Ervin-Hungarian, Croatian
Iona (2)-Russian, Georgian, Biblical Latin
Helmine-German
Kali['kɑ:li]