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a person who is a male adult
an adult male person who has a manly character (virile and courageous competent)
a male person who plays a significant role (husband or lover or boyfriend) in the life of a particular woman
an individual who is highly skilled or experienced in a specific activity or profession
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "the man" and when to use it?
The phrase "the man" is used to refer to an individual who possesses a high degree of skill or experience in a particular activity or profession. The phrase is believed to have originated in the 19th century, when it was used to refer to a man who was considered to be the best at his job. The phrase has since become more widespread, and it is now used to refer to any person who is considered to be an expert in their field.
someone who serves in the armed forces; a member of a military force
any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage
game equipment consisting of an object used in playing certain board games
the generic use of the word to refer to any human being
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth; humanity or humankind
an individual within the workforce or a group of workers
a male subordinate
a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer
one of the British Isles in the Irish Sea
to provide workers for a specific place or task
to work at, operate, or take responsibility for handling a place, equipment, or defense
used to express surprise, excitement, disappointment, or other strong emotions
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