main man
noun/ˌmeɪn ˈmæn/
/ˌmeɪn ˈmæn/
[singular] (informal)- a man who is important to you because he is a trusted friend or employee; the most important man in a situation
- Of course I trust you—you’re my main man!
- The manager said I was going to be his main man in midfield.
- He was chosen to replace Jordan as the main man at the sportswear firm.
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