To a man

phrase

Everyone in a certain group without exception.

The students, to a man, seemed to enjoy the lessons.
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Often appears as...

  • stand to a man
  • believe to a man

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

Used to emphasize that someone is typical of or suitable for a certain group or category.

John is a soldier to a man.
Visual representation of "to a man" - Used to emphasize that someone is typical of or suitable for a certain group or category

Often appears as...

  • soldier to a man
  • worker to a man

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

Everyone in a certain group without exception.

The students, to a man, seemed to enjoy the lessons.
Visual representation of "to a man" - Everyone in a certain group without exception

Often appears as...

  • stand to a man
  • believe to a man

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

Used to emphasize that someone is typical of or suitable for a certain group or category.

John is a soldier to a man.
Visual representation of "to a man" - Used to emphasize that someone is typical of or suitable for a certain group or category

Often appears as...

  • soldier to a man
  • worker to a man

Usage tips

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 2
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Group Solidarity

Indicates complete agreement or support among all members of a group.

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When it came to the final decision, they stood to a man.
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Not Gender-Specific

'To a man' includes all people in the group, regardless of their gender.

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The committee, to a man, voted for the new policy.
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Total Involvement

Emphasizes that every individual was involved or took part without exception.

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They fought for the cause, to a man.
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Group Solidarity

Indicates complete agreement or support among all members of a group.

Illustration for Group Solidarity
When it came to the final decision, they stood to a man.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Gender-Specific

'To a man' includes all people in the group, regardless of their gender.

Illustration for Not Gender-Specific
The committee, to a man, voted for the new policy.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Total Involvement

Emphasizes that every individual was involved or took part without exception.

Illustration for Total Involvement
They fought for the cause, to a man.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Group Solidarity

Indicates complete agreement or support among all members of a group.

Illustration for Group Solidarity
When it came to the final decision, they stood to a man.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Gender-Specific

'To a man' includes all people in the group, regardless of their gender.

Illustration for Not Gender-Specific
The committee, to a man, voted for the new policy.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Total Involvement

Emphasizes that every individual was involved or took part without exception.

Illustration for Total Involvement
They fought for the cause, to a man.
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