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see a man

idiom

Used in place of a real explanation when excusing oneself for a short period of time, particularly (euphemistic) to use the toilet or (historical) drink alcohol.


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  1. 01

    be a man

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

  2. 02

    be one's own man

    To behave independently without the influence of others.

  3. 03

    be the bigger man

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

  4. 04

    boldly go where no man has gone before

    To break new ground.

  5. 05

    broken man

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

  6. 06

    every man has a price

    Everyone can be bribed or corrupted for a certain price.

  7. 07

    faceless man

    Someone who is not elected to political office, but exerts power over political affairs from behind the scenes.

  8. 08

    for all the world to see

    in plain view; clearly visible

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