as the next guy
To a reasonable degree; as much as a typical person or man.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I like a good movie as much as the next guy.”
“I enjoy traveling to new places as much as the next guy, but I prefer staying home during the holidays.”
“While he appreciates the necessity of modern technology as much as the next guy, he often finds the constant connectivity to be a burden on his peace of mind.”
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a week from next Tuesday
Some unspecified time in the future.
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as the next girl
To a reasonable degree; as much as a typical woman.
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as the next person
To a reasonable degree; as much as a typical person.
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better luck next time
Used to wish somebody hope in future success after a failure.
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knock someone into the middle of next week
To thoroughly beat or trounce someone.
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next thing one knows
suddenly, out of the blue.
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nice guy
An inoffensive adult male who desires romantic companionship but who is too bland and uninspiring to be attractive.
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nice guys finish last
People who are decent, friendly, and agreeable tend to be unsuccessful because they are outmaneuvered or overwhelmed by others who are not so decent, friendly, or agreeable.
Last updated August 10, 2026