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EnglishJohn Hancock
Meaning: One's signature.
Example: “Put your John Hancock at the bottom of the form.”
Origin: The expression refers to the signature of the first person to sign the American Declaration of Independence in 1776. John Hancock's signature was larger than the others and stood out clearly.
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