VOCABULARY - IDIOMS
Idioms about men and women
Idioms about men and women
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a man of action
Meaning: a man who is inclined to act first rather than think about things and discuss them.
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a man of few words
Meaning: a man who doesn't speak much. A man of action
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a man's man
Meaning: The phrase a man's man refers to a man known for traditionally masculine interests and activities.
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a woman of few words
Meaning: (also a man of few words) a woman who doesn't speak much. A woman of action
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as one man
Meaning: If a group of people do something as one man, they do it unanimously, in complete agreement.
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company man
Meaning: The phrase company man refers to a worker who is more loyal to his employer than to his fellow workers.
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every man has his price
Meaning: The phrase every man has his price means that everyone can be bribed if you know how much or what to bribe him or her with.
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every man jack
Meaning: The phrase every man jack means every person without exception.
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jangle someones's nerves
Meaning: to annoy someone or or make them nervous.
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make a man of someone
Meaning: to make a young person become more experienced or act like an adult and take responsibility.
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man cannot live by bread alone
Meaning: used to mean that things like poetry, art, music, etc are necassary for people just as food.
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man in the street
Meaning: This idiom is used to describe an ordinary person.
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man of his word
Meaning: The idiom man of his word refers to someone whom you can trust because he keeps his promises and always do what he says.
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man of means
Meaning: The phrase a man of means refers to someone who is very rich.
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man of straw
Meaning: A weak person.
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marked man
Meaning: The idiom marked man refers to someone who is singled out as a target for vengeance or attack.
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men in blue
Meaning: to the police or policemen.
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no use to man or beast
Meaning: said about something or someone that is completely useless.
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old wives' tale
Meaning: a wrong traditional theory or belief, often about health.
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right-hand man or woman
Meaning: The right-hand man or right-hand woman refers to a close trustworthy assistant who helps and supports you in everything you do.
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scarlet woman
Meaning: a prostitute, an immoral woman, particularly one who commits adultery.
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to a man
Meaning: without exception.
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woman of ill repute
Meaning: to a prostitute.