man-to-man
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of man-to-man
First recorded in 1570–80
Example Sentences
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It seemed that Papa and I never could hold a man-to-man conversation without Mama getting all worked up; especially, if we were talking about my going down to the river bottoms.
From Literature
Fairfax kept switching from man-to-man to a trapping zone on defense, and it produced lots of Cleveland turnovers in the second half.
From Los Angeles Times
Holding a high position pins opponents back, especially in a game that has become more 'man-to-man' in defence.
From BBC
This is partly because of the skillset of their players but it is likely in response to the rise in intense man-to-man pressing.
From BBC
And then it’s also, ‘Hey, you want to play us man-to-man, one-on-one, I’m enough of a sniper as a passer to make you pay for it.’
From Los Angeles Times
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