a woman without a man is like a fish without a bicycle
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Meaning · English
A woman is capable of living a complete and independent life without a man.
Register: humorous
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
We found this anonymous contribution to International Women's Year on a wall at Forest Lodge: "A woman without a man is like a fish without a bicycle."
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “a woman without a man is like a fish without a bicycle” mean?
A woman is capable of living a complete and independent life without a man.
Is “a woman without a man is like a fish without a bicycle” formal or informal?
a woman without a man is like a fish without a bicycle is generally humorous.