Meaning of 'Man on the Clapham omnibus'
What does the saying 'Man on the Clapham omnibus' mean?
Idiom: Man on the Clapham omnibus
Meaning:
The man on the Clapham omnibus is the ordinary person in the street.
Country: British English 
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Subject Area: Places |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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