man n: your man
your man 'Your man' is an amorphous designation which preface local and universal statements like 'your man, Trudeau, resigned today' or 'your man blew up a boat today'. It is a very versatile phrase because it can be used in ways which make you feel responsible for ano...
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| Language: | English |
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1988
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| Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/66985 |
| Summary: | your man 'Your man' is an amorphous designation which preface local and universal statements like 'your man, Trudeau, resigned today' or 'your man blew up a boat today'. It is a very versatile phrase because it can be used in ways which make you feel responsible for another's action even though you are not responsible. PRINTED ITEM DNE Sup G.M. Story MAY 1 1988 WK Not used Not used Withdrawn Stamped as being in DNE Sup but not cited |
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