单词 | to a man |
释义 | to a manUnanimously, without exception, as in The committee voted against the proposal to a man. This expression, first recorded in 1712, uses man in the sense of “everyone.” It continues to be so used despite its sexist tone. To a woman is very occasionally used for unanimous actions in groups that include only women. Also see as one; with one voice. Words nearby to a manto advantage, toady, to a fare-thee-well, to a fault, to all intents and purposes, to a man, Toamasina, to-and-fro, toast, toaster, toaster oven The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. |
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