man something with someone—supply a ship, etc. with men for service or defense: The commanding officer manned the boat with a crew of his men. people something with someone—fill a place with some kind of people: The state’s intent was to people the land with yeomen and producers of food.
Difference between Man of the world and Worldly man
man of the world—a society man experienced in the ways of social life: My dear Sir Robert, you are a man of the world, and you have your price, I suppose. Note: The expression does not correlate in meaning with the phrase citizen of the world—a person who is at home anywhere in the world; […]
Difference between Man of the woods and Woodman
man of the woods— 1. a savage inhabitant of the woods: He was but a wild man of the woods … polished over skin-deep with Roman civilization. 2. used of orangutan: The variety of the ape and monkey tribes is endless; and among them is the orang-outang, or the “man of the woods,” as the […]
Difference between Man of the people and People person
man of the people—an ordinary man, not distinguished by rank or position: The exchange of roles in “The Prince and the Pauper” suggests that a man of the people can be a benevolent ruler because of his humble roots. people person—smb. who likes being with other people and who is good at working with people: […]
Difference between Man of the moment and Minuteman
man of the moment—(also: man of the day) an outstanding man of his time: Gabriel Deshayes was “a man of the moment,” extremely sensitive to the immense needs of his contemporaries, especially the poor. minuteman —(hist.) a volunteer soldier in the American Revolutionary War (pledged to be ready to fight at a minute’s notice): Salem […]
Difference between “Man of Steel” and “steel man”
Man of Steel— 1. a nickname for the movie superhero Superman: There will never be another Man of Steel, on film or in real life, like Chris. 2. is used of the name Stalin adopted by the Russian dictator Joseph Dzhugashvili (1879–1953): It seems more than ever the world needs another Stalin, another Man of […]
Difference between Man of service and Serviceman
man of service —(dated) a veteran soldier: The parallel between Cincinnatus and Washington as men of service is striking. serviceman— 1. a man serving in the armed forces: Some servicemen had prewar business experience which was being amplified by their military duties. 2. a man providing service or maintenance: The knowledge that the course provides […]
Difference between Man of property and Property man
man of property—a wealthy individual: They are all men of property and always entertained a respect for property. property man—(Theater) a man in charge of stage properties (also: property master): The property man, needing assistance, hired clearers to help move and shift properties between scenes.
Difference between Man of nerve and Nervous man
man of nerve—a bold and courageous man: The study of his life would have told them that this was a man of nerve, character, and old-fashioned common sense. Cf.: have the nerve—have the necessary courage or audacity to do smth.: They’ve got a stressful and dangerous job and I wouldn’t have the nerve to do […]
Difference between Man of men and Man’s man
man of men—an outstanding man; a man of supreme excellence: But that John should come under her will so, John who was a man of men! man’s man—a man who likes to be in the company of other men and who enjoys activities which men typically enjoy: He had had comparatively little to do with […]
Difference between Man of mark and Marked man
man of mark—a noteworthy person: This French tutor was a man of mark who had held a lectureship in Paris. Note: The expression does not correlate in meaning with the compound marksman— 1. smb. who attains a certain standard in shooting at a target: I am an indifferent marksman both at range and on safari. […]
Difference between Man of figure and Man of figures
man of figure—a person of influence: He has all that can be said of any man of figure, wit, and virtue in town. man of figures—smb. versed in arithmetic or statistics: When Jane could not balance her checking account, she sought assistance from Steve, who was a man of figures.