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See also: man-to-man


man-to-man

1 of 2

adjective

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of man-to-man was in 1902

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