the man

noun

US, informal

1

or the Man somewhat old-fashioned : the police

He got in trouble with the Man and ended up in jail.

2

or the Man or less commonly The Man : the white people who are seen as having power in the U.S. : the white establishment

He got a job working for the Man.

3

: a man who is admired or respected as a leader or as the best man in a particular field, sport, etc.

The other players on the team all know that he's the man.

You're the man!