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as the next guy

idiom
Meaning

To a reasonable degree; as much as a typical person or man.


Examples
SIMPLE

I like a good movie as much as the next guy.

CONTEXTUAL

I enjoy traveling to new places as much as the next guy, but I prefer staying home during the holidays.

COMPLEX

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.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    a week from next Tuesday

    Some unspecified time in the future.

  2. 02

    as the next girl

    To a reasonable degree; as much as a typical woman.

  3. 03

    as the next person

    To a reasonable degree; as much as a typical person.

  4. 04

    better luck next time

    Used to wish somebody hope in future success after a failure.

  5. 05

    knock someone into the middle of next week

    To thoroughly beat or trounce someone.

  6. 06

    next thing one knows

    suddenly, out of the blue.

  7. 07

    nice guy

    An inoffensive adult male who desires romantic companionship but who is too bland and uninspiring to be attractive.

  8. 08

    see you next Tuesday

    A cunt. (an objectionable person)

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