man-to-man

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adjective

ˈman-tə-ˈman How to pronounce man-to-man (audio)

: characterized by frankness and honesty

—usually used of a discussion between two men

a man-to-man talk

: of, relating to, or being a system of defense (as in football or basketball) in which each defensive player guards a specified opponent

He had taken man-to-man defense to a new level of sophistication …

John Feinstein

The Packers under Lombardi were just about a pure man-to-man defensive team.

Paul Zimmerman

man-to-man adverb

or less commonly man to man

Let's be reasonable and discuss this man-to-man.

Strongmen bring a distinct style to international diplomacy. They tend to want to sort things out man-to-man, rather than relying on institutions or international law.

Gideon Rachman

After employing a zone defense in recent games, the Bruins came out playing man-to-man and it paid dividends.

Beth Harris

man-to-man

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noun

: a frank discussion especially between two men : a man-to-man talk

had a man-to-man with a friend about his problems

She [Vermont DOC consultant Kathleen Patten] believes conversations between victims and offenders can offset the sometimes-harmful separation the two sides experience during legal proceedings. "The court experience is really tough for people," she says. "A man-to-man isn't allowed. …"

Cathy Resmer

: a system of defense (as in football or basketball) in which each defensive player guards a specified opponent : man-to-man defense

[Lathan] Ransom is an aggressive run defender from the safety position, and he also does a good job as a free-roaming safety in pass coverage. He's great in zone coverage on defense, but he can also play some man-to-man out on the perimeter.

Nathanael Rutherford

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1902, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1942, in the meaning defined at sense 2

单词	man-to-man
释义	man-to-man 1 of 2 adjective ˈman-tə-ˈman 1 : characterized by frankness and honesty —usually used of a discussion between two men a man-to-man talk 2 : of, relating to, or being a system of defense (as in football or basketball) in which each defensive player guards a specified opponent He had taken man-to-man defense to a new level of sophistication … John Feinstein The Packers under Lombardi were just about a pure man-to-man defensive team. Paul Zimmerman man-to-man adverb or less commonly man to man Let's be reasonable and discuss this man-to-man. Strongmen bring a distinct style to international diplomacy. They tend to want to sort things out man-to-man, rather than relying on institutions or international law. Gideon Rachman After employing a zone defense in recent games, the Bruins came out playing man-to-man and it paid dividends. Beth Harris man-to-man 2 of 2 noun 1 : a frank discussion especially between two men : a man-to-man talk had a man-to-man with a friend about his problems She [Vermont DOC consultant Kathleen Patten] believes conversations between victims and offenders can offset the sometimes-harmful separation the two sides experience during legal proceedings. "The court experience is really tough for people," she says. "A man-to-man isn't allowed. …" Cathy Resmer 2 : a system of defense (as in football or basketball) in which each defensive player guards a specified opponent : man-to-man defense [Lathan] Ransom is an aggressive run defender from the safety position, and he also does a good job as a free-roaming safety in pass coverage. He's great in zone coverage on defense, but he can also play some man-to-man out on the perimeter. Nathanael Rutherford Word History First Known Use Adjective 1902, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Noun 1942, in the meaning defined at sense 2
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