the man

English

Alternative forms

(slang) da man

Proper noun

(idiomatic, singular only) The oppressive powers that be, including the government and corporations; the system, as coordinated outside of one’s control.
The man gets you down.

I'm sorry I couldn’t meet you earlier but I spent all night working for the man.
(idiomatic, singular only) An oppressive or domineering person of authority, usually male.
(idiomatic, singular only) The best man for a job.
You’re the man!

Derived terms

stick it to the man

Translations

the oppressive powers that be

the best person for the job

German: der Mann m

Spanish: el hombre m

Anagrams

Hemant, anthem, hetman, mentha, nameth

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