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Tom, Dick, and Harry

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(every) Tom, Dick, and Harry

 and any Tom, Dick, and Harry

Fig. everyone, without discrimination; ordinary people. (Not necessarily males.) The golf club is very exclusive. They don't let any Tom, Dick, or Harry join. Mary's sending out very few invitations. She doesn't want every Tom, Dick, and Harry turning up.

See also: and, harry