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
Handel said: 'You have given yourself too much trouble, man.
From Joseph II. and His Court by Mühlbach, L. (Luise)
"Omar Khayyam," said Eliza Appleton, entering O'Neil's office briskly, "you are the general trouble man, so prepare to listen to mine."
From The Iron Trail by Beach, Rex Ellingwood
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
“Anything wrong with your phone?” asked the trouble man of Pete.
From The Brown Mouse by Quick, Herbert
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