like a man

English

Etymology

From Middle English lyke a man (“in the manner of a man, in accordance with man”).

Pronunciation

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Prepositional phrase

like a man

  1. (colloquial, simile) Bravely, decisively, and without complaining.
    Don't be a wimp: deal with it like a man!

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