to a man

Idioms  

1. Unanimously, without exception, as in The committee voted against the proposal to a man. This expression, first recorded in 1712, uses man in the sense of “everyone.” It continues to be so used despite its sexist tone. To a woman is very occasionally used for unanimous actions in groups that include only women. Also see as one; with one voice.

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to a man

Some passengers were frantically clinging to the hull of the partially submerged vessel, he said, as rescuers administered CPR to a man on a San Francisco police boat.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026

Kirsty, originally from Stockport, was living in Bali and engaged to a man who owned a wine business and restaurant, so was cautious about only buying alcohol from reputable suppliers.

From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026

Derbyshire Police said it had spoken to a man in a voluntary attendance interview.

From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026

The goal of the menswear line, Jonathan said in rare public comments, was “to respond to a man who sees fashion as a means of communication and self-expression.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 20, 2026

She watched him grow from youth to artisan to business owner to a man in love.

From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill