trouble man
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of trouble man
An Americanism dating back to 1885–90
Example Sentences
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"Do I look like I'm getting into trouble, man?!"
From "Miracle's Boys" by Jacqueline Woodson
It took time, but eventually there were no more wild wolves to trouble man, because he had discovered a great friend, the dog.
From Cubs of the Wolf by Jones, Raymond F.
Handel said: 'You have given yourself too much trouble, man.
From Joseph II. and His Court by Mühlbach, L. (Luise)
Then Sean Ruadh went towards the princess and said: "That urfeist will never trouble man or woman again."
From Myths and Folk Tales of Ireland by Curtin, Jeremiah
“I’ll tell you what I’ll do, Professor,” said the trouble man.
From The Brown Mouse by Quick, Herbert
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