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man of the people

idiom

A man, usually a celebrity or political leader, who shows understanding of and sympathy for the concerns of ordinary people, and who has a rapport with and acceptance by them.


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  1. 01

    all things to all people

    Someone or something that entirely satisfies the expectations of everyone, no matter how diverse and conflicting those expectations may be.

  2. 02

    be a man

    To put up with something or take responsibility for it; to deal with something, such as pain or misfortune, without complaining.

  3. 03

    be one's own man

    To behave independently without the influence of others.

  4. 04

    be the bigger man

    To walk away from a conflict to prevent it from escalating.

  5. 05

    beautiful people

    Fashionable, privileged, glamorous people, especially those belonging to international high society; the beau monde.

  6. 06

    boldly go where no man has gone before

    To break new ground.

  7. 07

    broken man

    A man who has suffered significant and enduring emotional pain as a result of a highly unpleasant or traumatic event.

  8. 08

    every man has a price

    Everyone can be bribed or corrupted for a certain price.

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