expression

[plin]

In my view, he was a "Johnny come lately."


Please define this saying in simple words. Also, does it apply to males and females alike?


Thanks--Plin.

[Pete]

In my view, he was a "Johnny come lately."


Please define this saying in simple words. Also, does it apply to males and females alike?


Thanks--Plin.
The American Heritage dictionary definition at:
http://www.bartleby.com/61/24/J0052400.html
defines "Johnny come lately" as "A newcomer or latecomer, especially a recent adherent to a cause or trend." The phrase is informal. It applies to both males and females. It is often used in a negative way, maybe to imply that the person would understand certain issues better if he/she had been involved longer.