to a man

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.

Example Sentences

A brother and sister in Utah were fighting over their late father John Heater’s estate when the brother reached out to a man he thought might be their half brother.

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The 31-year-old is now engaged to a man whom she invited to her first chaotic singles party.

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A woman who was filmed giving CPR to a man fatally injured in a road crash is calling for photographs and videos of crash sites to be made illegal.

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I’m 39, and recently married to a man, 43.

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It is hard, however, to see what she gains from the event - especially if she loses to a man who has not been fit for a long time.

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