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man–to–man

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man–to–man /ˈmæntəˈmæn/ adjective
man–to–man
/ˈmæntəˈmæn/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of MAN–TO–MAN
always used before a noun : happening between two men used to describe speech between men that is honest, open, and informal
chiefly US, sports : of or relating to a way of playing defense in football, basketball, etc., in which each player on the defense is supposed to stop a particular player on the offense

— man–to–man

adverb