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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Example Sentences

There are plaster figurines of women throwing stones at pro-Soviet government forces, or tending to wounded fighters, with one passing a rifle to a man.

From Barron's

That is what happened to a man who returned to a town few hours away from where Ramírez grew up, in the mountains of Michoacán.

From Los Angeles Times

Footage of the incident published by TMZ appears to show the president responding to a man who shouted at him from afar.

From BBC

It is against that backdrop they have turned to a man who is well known to key figures at Stamford Bridge.

From BBC

He said the only known case of someone being thrown into a river related to a man who appeared to be a Maccabi Tel Aviv fan.

From BBC