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

It would rank among the biggest upsets in heavyweight history if Fury lost to a man who turns 47 this year and has lost seven of his past 10 fights.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

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

Videos shared on social media show rescuers in the city of La Guaira moving the baby away from the rubble and handing it over to a man, who appears to be the father.

From BBC ● Jun. 27, 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

Your usage would sound distinctly bizarre, even to a man who was not with the Royal Artillery.”

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan