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
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Being an interpretation, it is an outcome of reflection—of reflection upon the fact that, in the time of trouble, man turns to his gods, and that, in returning to them, he escapes from his trouble.
From The Idea of God in Early Religions by F. B. (Frank Byron) Jevons
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 Jeremiah Curtin
“Anything wrong with your phone?” asked the trouble man of Pete.
From The Brown Mouse by Herbert Quick
Handel said: 'You have given yourself too much trouble, man.
From Joseph II. and His Court by L. (Luise) Mühlbach
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