like a man
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Meaning · English
Bravely, decisively, and without complaining.
Register: colloquial
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Don't be a wimp: deal with it like a man!
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 “like a man” mean?
Bravely, decisively, and without complaining.
Is “like a man” formal or informal?
like a man is generally colloquial.