As one man

adverb

When everyone does something altogether at the same time.

The crowd rose as one man to cheer for the team.
Visual representation of "as one man" - When everyone does something altogether at the same time

Often appears as...

  • rise as one man
  • cheer as one man

Usage tips

Idiomatic

adverb

Used to express that something affects everyone in a group equally.

The decision was met with disapproval, as one man, by the employees.
Visual representation of "as one man" - Used to express that something affects everyone in a group equally

Often appears as...

  • disapprove as one man
  • agree as one man

Usage tips

Idiomatic

adverb

When everyone does something altogether at the same time.

The crowd rose as one man to cheer for the team.
Visual representation of "as one man" - When everyone does something altogether at the same time

Often appears as...

  • rise as one man
  • cheer as one man

Usage tips

Idiomatic

adverb

Used to express that something affects everyone in a group equally.

The decision was met with disapproval, as one man, by the employees.
Visual representation of "as one man" - Used to express that something affects everyone in a group equally

Often appears as...

  • disapprove as one man
  • agree as one man

Usage tips

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "as one man"
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Unity Emphasis

Emphasizes the unity of a group acting together, highlighting solidarity and togetherness.

Illustration for Unity Emphasis
The team stood as one man during the national anthem.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Instantaneity

Stresses the suddenness and simultaneity of an action taken by a group.

Illustration for Instantaneity
At the final whistle, the fans stood up as one man.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Dramatic Effect

Used to create a dramatic or impactful visualization of a group's synchronicity.

Illustration for Dramatic Effect
The soldiers saluted as one man as the flag was raised.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Unity Emphasis

Emphasizes the unity of a group acting together, highlighting solidarity and togetherness.

Illustration for Unity Emphasis
The team stood as one man during the national anthem.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Instantaneity

Stresses the suddenness and simultaneity of an action taken by a group.

Illustration for Instantaneity
At the final whistle, the fans stood up as one man.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Dramatic Effect

Used to create a dramatic or impactful visualization of a group's synchronicity.

Illustration for Dramatic Effect
The soldiers saluted as one man as the flag was raised.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Unity Emphasis

Emphasizes the unity of a group acting together, highlighting solidarity and togetherness.

Illustration for Unity Emphasis
The team stood as one man during the national anthem.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Instantaneity

Stresses the suddenness and simultaneity of an action taken by a group.

Illustration for Instantaneity
At the final whistle, the fans stood up as one man.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Dramatic Effect

Used to create a dramatic or impactful visualization of a group's synchronicity.

Illustration for Dramatic Effect
The soldiers saluted as one man as the flag was raised.
Visual representation of the word "As one man"

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