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man-to-man

[man-tuh-man]
–adjective
characterized by directness, openness, etc.; frank and personal: He had a man-to-man talk with his son about sex.

Origin:
1570–80
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man-to-man   (mān'tə-mān')
adj.  
  1. Marked by forthrightness and honesty: had a man-to-man talk about the facts of life.

  2. Sports Of, relating to, or being a system of defense in which a defensive player guards a specific offensive player.

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