TO A MAN Definition & Meaning

to a man

Unanimously, 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.

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Australia's players, practically to a man, came to shake his hand and Markram departed to a standing ovation.

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What is clear is they have turned to a man whose career remains on an upwards curve.

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The empty spaces are an unintentional memorial to a man who wanted to help his family.

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It’s also an inconvenience: Democrats, presented with an opportunity to demonstrate their opposition to a man they have labeled a singular threat to American democracy, elected instead to go nuclear on one of their own.

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Justice Alito read it as a personal attack and rank discrimination against religious conservatives like him because her favorite uncle happened to be getting married to a man.

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