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Definition of
right-hand man noun
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
right-hand man
noun
noun
[
singular
]
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a person who helps someone a lot and who they rely on, especially in an important job
the President's right-hand man
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right-hand man
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Nearby words
right-handed
adjective
right-hander
noun
right-hand man
noun
rightist
noun
rightly
adverb