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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.

be one's own man

To behave independently without the influence of others.

be the bigger man

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

boldly go where no man has gone before

To break new ground.

broken man

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

buy a dog and bark oneself

To do something that one has hired someone else to do.

cat and dog life

An unhappy married life marked by arguments and disagreements.

dog and cat

A team comprising one male and one female, either working as associates or having one as the second-in-command to the other.