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son of Adam

idiom
Meaning

Any man or boy; any male human.


Origin

disputed origin

In contrast to Adam and Eve from the Bible.

Examples
SIMPLE

Every son of Adam enjoys a good meal.

CONTEXTUAL

The old traveler claimed that no son of Adam could survive the harsh desert without a guide.

COMPLEX

In the quiet solitude of the mountains, he felt like the last son of Adam left to witness the changing seasons.

Anchors to
Related idioms3entries
  1. 01

    Adam Tiler

    A pickpocket's accomplice; the person who takes the goods a pickpocket steals and leaves with them.

  2. 02

    know someone from Adam

    To know or recognize someone at all.

  3. 03

    son of the morning

    A traveler.

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