ADJECTIVE
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forthright and honest
had a man-to-man talk about the facts of life -
being a system of play in which an individual defensive player guards an individual offensive player
one-on-one defense
ADVERB
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directly
we must talk man-to-man
How To Use man-to-man In A Sentence
- Soon after this, in 1879, the first conclusive proof of the direct transmission of a disease from man-to-man was presented by the father of tropical medicine, Sir Patrick Manson, with regard to filaria, a blood infection that often causes the repulsive condition known as elephantiasis and which the mosquito takes from man and after a short time gives over to another subject. Popular Science Monthly Oct, Nov, Dec, 1915 — Volume 86
- You two need to discuss this man-to-man.
- had a man-to-man talk about the facts of life
- As chief commanding officer of his unit, Donovan led patrol and combat missions, and he recounts the suspense and sheer terror of night ambushes, surprise attacks and man-to-man warfare.
- Giovanni directed a weary man-to-man glance at his superior that expressed as clearly as any words could, `You see what I mean. MURKY SHALLOWS
- It has elements of stud and draw games in it, but is unique in that all betting is done heads-up, or man-to-man.
- He leaned across the table and assumed a man-to-man in flection You know how good she's put together? The Witness
- There might not be a linebacker or safety in the league who can cover Westbrook man-to-man.
- Deion Sanders and Kevin Smith are two athletically gifted corners who delight in harassing receivers in man-to-man coverage.
- we must talk man-to-man