hatchet man
idiomA male who carries out brutal and unpleasant duties on behalf of another, such as firing dead wood employees.
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be a man
To put up with something or take responsibility for it; to deal with something, such as pain or misfortune, without complaining.
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be one's own man
To behave independently without the influence of others.
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be the bigger man
To walk away from a conflict to prevent it from escalating.
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boldly go where no man has gone before
To break new ground.
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broken man
A man who has suffered significant and enduring emotional pain as a result of a highly unpleasant or traumatic event.
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bury the hatchet
To cease fighting or arguing; to reach an agreement, or at least a truce.
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every man has a price
Everyone can be bribed or corrupted for a certain price.
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faceless man
Someone who is not elected to political office, but exerts power over political affairs from behind the scenes.