Average joe


an ordinary person or citizen; an average man.
Contemporary Examples

To the school, Biden’s “average joe” style took on an inspirational meaning.
Biden Grilled by Fifth-Graders Alex Pasternack May 10, 2009

Will millionaire buyers really be willing to browse for Monets alongside the average joe sorting paintings by Price: Low to High?
Amazon Opens Fine Art Market Filipa Ioannou August 7, 2013

Unlike hoity-toity displays of pedigree fluff, the average joe Cat Show is a celebration of middling felines.
The Cat’s Meow: Top 10 Destinations for Feline Fanatics Lonely Planet December 19, 2013

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