The next man, woman, person, etc.

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Any random or average person.

I'm as tired as the next man after running a marathon.
Visual representation of "the next man, woman, person, etc." - Any random or average person

Often appears as...

  • as tired as the next man
  • loves as much as the next woman
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The person following in order.

The next man in the queue started to complain about the wait time.
Visual representation of "the next man, woman, person, etc." - The person following in order

Often appears as...

  • the next man in line
  • the next person's turn
phrase

Any random or average person.

I'm as tired as the next man after running a marathon.
Visual representation of "the next man, woman, person, etc." - Any random or average person

Often appears as...

  • as tired as the next man
  • loves as much as the next woman
phrase

The person following in order.

The next man in the queue started to complain about the wait time.
Visual representation of "the next man, woman, person, etc." - The person following in order

Often appears as...

  • the next man in line
  • the next person's turn
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Random Individual

Implies an average person without unique or specific characteristics in a given context.

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She can cook as well as the next person, meaning she has average cooking skills.
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Hypothetical Comparison

Used to compare oneself or somebody to an unspecified group in a general statement.

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I enjoy a good book as much as the next man.
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Not Literal

The phrase doesn’t refer to a specific person but is a figurative way to speak about people in general.

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He's just as ambitious as the next person.
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