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man upTo staff adequately; to staff up; to successfully fill all needed labor positions.Rate it:

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man, pleaseUsually said to a man in response to something unbelievable.Rate it:

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man-of-warUsed other than as an idiom: see man, of, war. (A military man.)Rate it:

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man-of-warA man of war bird, a magnificent frigatebird.Rate it:

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man-of-warAn armed naval vessel, primarily one armed with cannon and propelled by sails.Rate it:

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manners maketh manA person may be judged according to his behaviour towards other peopleRate it:

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medicine mansharmanRate it:

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no man is an islandAll people are connected to other people and dependent on other people.1623, John Donne, Rate it:

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one-man bandA musician who plays several musical instruments at once.Rate it:

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play the ball and not the manTo object to someone's argument by attacking the argument itself instead of them or a facet of their personality; to avoid or make the opposite of an ad hominem attack. Usually considered a positive action, and an avoidance of a fallacious argumentative technique. Often used in comparison to play the man and not the ball.Rate it:

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play the ball and not the manTo attack the ball instead of an opponent who is usually controlling the ball. Often considered a positive action, and sometimes a requirement not to concede a penalty.Rate it:

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play the man and not the ballTo object to someone's argument by attacking them or a facet of their personality instead of the argument itself; to make an ad hominem attack.Rate it:

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play the man and not the ballTo attack an opponent instead of attacking the ball, which is usually being controlled by the attacked player at the time.Rate it:

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point manA most trusted assistant or associate; the person to upon whom one would most rely.Rate it:

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point manIn combat, the soldier who takes point; the soldier who assumes the first and most exposed position in a combat military formation; the lead soldier/unit advancing through hostile or unsecured territory.Rate it:

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Portuguese man-of-warUsed other than as an idiom: see Portuguese, man-of-war.Rate it:

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Portuguese man-of-warA floating colony of hydrozoans (Physalia physalis) attached to a float; it superficially resembles a jellyfish.Rate it:

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practise makes a man perfectDo more practice and hard work to gain something that you want....Rate it:

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red manUsed other than as an idiom: see red, man.Rate it:

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red manAn American Indian, a Native American.Rate it:

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right hand mansomeone you trust.Rate it:

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see a manTo take one's leave for some urgent purpose, especially to go to the bathroom.Rate it:

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see a manTo go have a drink or to meet one's bootlegger.Rate it:

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see a manA bland euphemism to conceal one's true purpose.Rate it:

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see a man about a dogUsed as an excuse for leaving without giving the real reason (especially if the reason is to go to the toilet, or to have a drink).Rate it:

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see a man about a horseA message signaling one needs to go missing for a short while, for any reason, without giving a real explanation.Rate it:

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sibi (aliquam) despondere (of the man)to betroth oneself, get engaged.Rate it:

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sick manA weak member of a peer group, especially the weakest.Rate it:

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stick it to the manTo take some action intended to defy a source of oppression such as globalization, commercialization, big business or government.Rate it:

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straight manA 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.Rate it:

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the manThe best man for a job.Rate it:

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the manYou’re the man!.Rate it:

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the manThe person who controls things; the person who got things done.Rate it:

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the man in the streettypical personRate it:

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the man in the streetaverage personRate it:

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time and tide tarry for no manAlternative form of time and tide wait for no man.Rate it:

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to a manunanimouslyRate it:

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twelfth manreserve in cricketRate it:

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wailen man!cool man, awesome...friend! (expression)Rate it:

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wenn man vom Teufel sprichtspeak of the devilRate it:

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white manUsed other than as an idiom: see white, man.Rate it:

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white manWhite people collectively; White culture.Rate it:

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yes-manA person of unquestioning obedience.Rate it:

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you can't keep a good man downA person who has talent, resolve, or moral strength will eventually succeed despite having been overlooked, injured, or defeated.Rate it:

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young manUsed other than as an idiom: young man.Rate it:

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young manA term of endearment or address for a boy.Rate it:

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young manA male lover; a sweetheart.Rate it:

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à la cour du roi chacun pour soiEvery man for himself and the devil take the hindmost. Rate it:

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as the fella saysas the saying goes; as someone once said, invoking the wisdom of the common man on the streetRate it:

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as the next guyTo a reasonable degree; as much as a typical person or man.Rate it:

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