just folks

1. Friendly, unpretentious. For example, Politicians meeting the public like to pretend they are just folks, but that's not always true. [First half of 1900s]

Example Sentences

It was quiet, just folks walking home from work, but Garcia was among several people drawn there in hopes of bearing witness to one of the federal raids that have unfolded across Los Angeles County in recent days.

From Los Angeles Times

It's also the primary way that rich, out-of-touch weirdoes try to appear as "just folks" to working-class Republican voters.

From Salon

These aren’t just folks who enjoy drinking the fermented black tea.

From Seattle Times

We think of this as the “Buzzy” round, a kind of viewing guide for awards-season followers or just folks who want hot tips for the best stuff on TV.

From Los Angeles Times

“The fact that 70% of people get their way shows it’s not just folks with an 800 credit score” who can get lower rates.

From Seattle Times