The mayor acts like a man of the people.
man of the people
idiomA 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.
By eating lunch at the local diner every day, the candidate proved he was a true man of the people.
Despite his immense wealth and status, the senator maintained his reputation as a man of the people by consistently championing the needs of the working class.
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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.
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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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beautiful people
Fashionable, privileged, glamorous people, especially those belonging to international high society; the beau monde.
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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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every man has a price
Everyone can be bribed or corrupted for a certain price.