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main man

American

noun

Informal.

one's best and most trusted male friend.
the most reliable, important, or respected man.
one's main boyfriend.

main man British

noun

one's best friend
a boss or leader

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

From BBC • Oct. 20, 2025

Finally, West Bromwich Albion have given Ryan Mason, 34, a first shot at being the main man after a couple of spells as caretaker boss at Tottenham Hotspur.

From BBC • Aug. 8, 2025

Nicolas Jackson has not scored since mid-December but their main man is Cole Palmer and, for several weeks now, he has not been firing at all.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2025

Midfielder Mikel Merino is the main man for Arsenal up front now after two such important late goals against Leicester last week.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2025

"It's my main man, Alfred," said Major, throwing an arm around his shoulders and pulling him down into the darkened clubroom.

From "The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte

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