the man

the man
the man
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 also 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! = (very informal) You the man! = (very informal + humorous) You da man!

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