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man–to–man
adjective \ˈman-tə-ˈman\
: happening between two men
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
Full Definition of MAN-TO-MAN
1
: characterized by frankness and honesty <a man–to–man talk>
2
: of, relating to, or being a system of defense (as in football or basketball) in which each defensive player guards a specified opponent
— man–to–man adverb
— man–to–man noun
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First Known Use of MAN-TO-MAN
1902
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