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

Rotisserie chicken has been a major talking point recently, from Costco’s bird being caught in a legal broiler to a man in Philly who ate a whole rotisserie chicken for 40 consecutive days.

From Salon ● Jun. 29, 2026

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

From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026

Video captured by OnSceneTV in the aftermath of the incident showed sheriff’s deputies speaking to a man wearing a Skydive Perris T-shirt next to a field of dry brush cordoned off with police tape.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 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

But feral horses don’t yield easily, not even to a man like Grandpa.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover