man to man
[adjective]
Synonyms: frank, candid, open, openhearted, straightforward, unconcealed, undisguised, undissembled, unreserved, unvarnished

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ˌman-to-ˈman adjective [only before noun] informal

1. if two men have a man-to-man talk, they discuss something in an honest direct way

2. playing a sport in such a way that one person on your team tries to stay close to one person on the other team
—man-to-man adverb:
You two need to discuss this man-to-man.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

man-to-man
a man-to-man talk is when men talk honestly about subjects which may be difficult or embarrassing.
When I found a packet of condoms in Jamie's bedroom, I decided it was time for a man-to-man chat.
(always before noun)

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

man-to-man
frank or honest, direct
I had a man-to-man talk with my friend about his problem last night.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

man to man
adj. Honest and full in the telling; not hiding anything embarrassing.
Tom and his father had a man-to-man talk about his smoking pot.
Compare: HEART-TO-HEART.

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