The man in the street cares about rising food prices.
man in the street
idiomSynonym of man on the street.
The journalist interviewed the man in the street to learn how the new tax law affects regular families.
Politicians often claim to represent the man in the street, yet their policies frequently ignore the daily struggles of ordinary citizens.
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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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down the road, not across the street
Of the technique for committing suicide, along the radial artery rather than across the wrist from side to side.
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easy street
Chiefly preceded by on: a carefree lifestyle, especially as a result of becoming wealthy, or an easy situation.
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every man has a price
Everyone can be bribed or corrupted for a certain price.