The boss arrived with his merry men to fix the problem.
merry men
idiomA group of assistants, subordinates, or lackeys
Origin
disputed originAn allusion to Robin Hood's band of outlaws.
The politician walked into the room surrounded by his merry men, who were ready to handle any difficult questions.
The CEO entered the boardroom flanked by his merry men, a loyal group of subordinates eager to implement his controversial new strategy without question.
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go on one's merry way
To depart.
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God's gift to men
Someone irresistible to men: someone whom all men find attractive; (often) someone ironically described as such.
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man among men
A man who is accepted on the same terms, and as having the same worth, as other men in society.
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merry Andrew
A person who clowns publicly; a buffoon; an entertainer's assistant.
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merry dance
A useless waste of time resulting from a deception.
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play merry havoc with
Synonym of play the devil with.
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play merry hell with
Synonym of play the devil with.