main man

American  

noun

Informal.

1. one's best and most trusted male friend.

2. the most reliable, important, or respected man.

3. one's main boyfriend.

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main man British  

noun

1. one's best friend

2. a boss or leader

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Example Sentences

But there is little doubt that despite the circumstances of his exit, he will get the fondest of departures - with the Anfield faithful getting to serenade their main man on at least a few more occasions.

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Salah knew he would no longer be the main man.

From BBC

With Isak potentially sidelined, Salah will likely get the chance to prove he remains the Reds' main man as Liverpool look to build on this win when they take on Brentford on Saturday.

From BBC

"Salah has played a lot of games over the last few years and been the main man, carried that pressure," added Rooney.

From BBC

Guardiola saw an opportunity to sign a winner, someone who is already established as a world class player, which relegated Trafford from being the main man for a short time to playing a supporting role.

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