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
“I’ll tell you what I’ll do, Professor,” said the trouble man.
From The Brown Mouse by Quick, Herbert
He remembered the words of Ross that no wild animal would trouble man if man did not trouble him, and, rolling a little nearer to Paul, he shut his eyes and sought sleep.
From The Young Trailers A Story of Early Kentucky by Altsheler, Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander)
The moment I have it—I want it in writing, remember—I will leave you; and I will trouble you in the future as little as woman can trouble man.
From Girls of the Forest by Meade, L. T.
"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
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