man among men
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- noun
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hombre entre hombres
Examples
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My dad has been a man among men.
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Condolences to all who knew and loved this man among men.
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My grandfather was truly a man among men, respected for his wisdom and integrity.
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As a leader, he is regarded as a man among men, inspiring others with his dedication.
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In our community, John is often described as a man among men for his charitable efforts.
Synonyms
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A man respected for good judgment who gives advice to others
How Respected
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is directly compositional: a 'man among men' literally denotes a man situated among other men, implying he stands out or is exemplary compared with his peers. This relational, comparative logic is common across languages, so a B1 learner who knows 'man', 'among', and 'men' can readily infer the intended meaning of high respect or admiration.
Etymology
Man among men comes from the picture of one man standing out in a crowd of other men, like someone who is taller, braver, or kinder. So, calling someone a man among men means 'a man who is greatly respected and admired by other men'.