the next man/person
noun
: any other man/person
He said he's as willing to do it as the next man.
She knew the answer as well as the next person.
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What makes the difference between you and the next person reading this article?
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Rachel Wells, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
Drew Lock, whom the Giants paid $5 million this offseason to be Jones’ backup, would be the next man up if DeVito can’t play.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 28 Nov. 2024
But all of a sudden the culture sucked him up, spit him out, and went on to the next person.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
Any little event could be the straw that breaks the camel’s back, leading you to unleash the beast on the next person who adds to your stress.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 3 Oct. 2024
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Rachel Wells, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
Drew Lock, whom the Giants paid $5 million this offseason to be Jones’ backup, would be the next man up if DeVito can’t play.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 28 Nov. 2024
But all of a sudden the culture sucked him up, spit him out, and went on to the next person.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
Any little event could be the straw that breaks the camel’s back, leading you to unleash the beast on the next person who adds to your stress.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 3 Oct. 2024
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“The next man/person.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20next%20man%2Fperson. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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