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The expression, 'Every Tom, Dick and Harry'

The expression, 'Every Tom, Dick and Harry'

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I am curious to know if the Spanish language has an equivalent for the expression 'Every Tom, Dick and Harry'? I know that the French use 'Chaque Pierre, Jean et Jacques' which would translate as 'Cada Pedro, Juan y Juanito' I believe in Spanish? But is this expression used at all and are different names used in Spanish? Thanks!

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updated Mar 26, 2012
posted by Lise-Laroche

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"Fulano, Mengano y Zutano" is the Spanish version of "Tom, Dick, and Harry".

updated Mar 25, 2012
posted by Nilda-Ballardo
Thank you so much! - Lise-Laroche, Mar 25, 2012
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Zutano or Fulano.

Not exactly right as these mean anyone or so-and-so.

updated Mar 26, 2012
edited by gringojrf
posted by gringojrf
Thank you. So, then the Spanish version would be...? - Lise-Laroche, Mar 25, 2012