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point man

idiom
Meaning

A most trusted assistant or associate; the person upon whom one would most rely.


Examples
SIMPLE

He is the point man for this project.

CONTEXTUAL

Since he knows the most about the new software, the manager made him the point man for the training sessions.

COMPLEX

The director appointed her as the point man for the negotiations, trusting her ability to handle the difficult stakeholders and represent the company's interests effectively.

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    Every direction; everywhere.

  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

    beside the point

    Irrelevant, moot.

  6. 06

    boiling point

    The state of being heated, with high aggression.

  7. 07

    boldly go where no man has gone before

    To break new ground.

  8. 08

    broken man

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

Last updated April 17, 2026