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man is man to man
The human is a human for itself
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give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime
It is more worthwhile to teach someone to do something, than to do something for them.
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barrow man
A man under sentence of transportation; alluding to the convicts at Woolwich, who are principally employed in wheeling barrows full of brick or dirt.
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con man
swindler
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hatchet man
A professional killer.
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hatchet man
Someone who carries out brutal and unpleasant duties on behalf of another, such as firing dead wood employees.
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he-man
A strong, virile or sexually active man.
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hit man
hired killer
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hit man
hired assassin
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ladies man
Alternative spelling of lady's man.
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ladies' man
Alternative spelling of lady's man.
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lady's man
A man who attracts women and enjoys their company.
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lady's man
A womanizer.
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man made
artificial
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man up
His station, prepared for departure of an aircraft, ship, etc.
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man up
To "be a man about it"; to do the things a good man is traditionally expected to do, such as: taking responsibility for the consequences of one's actions; displaying bravery or toughness in the face of adversity; providing for one's family, etc.
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man up
To staff adequately; to staff up; to successfully fill all needed labor positions.
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medicine man
sharman
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see a man
A bland euphemism to conceal one's true purpose.
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see a man
To go have a drink or to meet one's bootlegger.
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see a man
To take one's leave for some urgent purpose, especially to go to the bathroom.
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straight man
A member of a team of comic performers who plays a supporting role by helping to set up jokes and punch lines through engaging in preparatory dialog with the principal comedian; a foil who plays such a role in theatrical comedy.
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the man
The best man for a job.
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the man
The man gets you down.
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the man
The oppressive powers that be, including the government and corporations; the system, as coordinated outside of one’s control..
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the man
You’re the man!.
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to a man
unanimously
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twelfth man
reserve in cricket
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yes man
A person who always agrees with his employer or superior.
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yes-man
A person of unquestioning obedience.
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dirty old man
An adult male - usually middle-aged or elderly - who acts in a lecherous or lewd manner.
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every man jack
All the members of a group with no exceptions.
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give a man a fish
Shortened form of give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime
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man of parts
A man that is talented in multiple areas of life. This includes but is not limited to the area of seduction. He puts very little emphasis on memorized scripts or "peacocking" and instead relies on individualized ways to charm a woman.
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one-man band
A musician who plays several musical instruments at once.
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one-man band
An organisation or business that is effectively run by only one person.
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dimber damber upright man
The chief of a gang of thieves or gypsies.
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every man has a price
Everyone can be bribed or corrupted for a certain price.
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man of few words
A man who doesn't speak much, or speaks only for a short period of time.
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man proposes, god disposes
Things don't always work out as they were planned.
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see a man about a horse
A message signaling one needs to go missing for a short while, for any reason, without giving a real explanation.
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a man's home is his castle
(US) a proverbial expression of personal privacy and security
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clothes don't make the man
An aphorism meaning that you cannot judge a person solely by his appearance. Usually pertains to men.
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no man is an island
All people are connected to other people and dependent on other people.1623, John Donne,
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stick it to the man
To take some action intended to defy a source of oppression such as globalization, commercialization, big business or government.
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a good man is hard to find
Men who make good husbands or workers are rare.
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a man/woman after your own heart
a man or woman who likes the same things or has the same opinions as you
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time and tide wait for no man
action is necessary without delay
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a man is known by the company he keeps
People are similar in character to their friends.
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the way to a man's heart is through his stomach
Cooking for a man is a good way to win his affections.
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