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
LudolfLOO-dawlf (German)German, Dutch, Ancient Germanic
Tiburcio-Spanish, Portuguese
Hortensius-Ancient Roman
Tamikatə-MEE-kəEnglish
Erlend-Norwegian, Danish
Bryana-English (Modern)