idea man
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of idea man
First recorded in 1935–40
Example Sentences
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In his memoir, Mr. Dozier summed it up: “Brian was all music, Eddie was all lyrics, and I was the idea man who bridged both.”
From New York Times • Aug. 9, 2022
As the idea man behind the pants phenomenon, Svae said there is more to it than just free publicity.
From Washington Times • Jan. 23, 2018
Grosse has been the Hoyas’ idea man since 2014.
From Washington Post • Aug. 17, 2017
I started working with Alton Kelley, an outrageous idea man and artist who was part of a local collective called the Family Dog.
From The Guardian • May 21, 2017
Ned took his half and insisted that since Jinx was the idea man, he should have the extra seventy-five cents.
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
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