main man
Your closest ally
A person's main man is their closest male friend, most trusted ally, or primary romantic partner.
The phrase signals loyalty and importance: That's my main man right there.
In some contexts it refers to a leader or key figure: He's the main man around here.
Workplace superior
- chiefTop-ranking leader
- head honchoChief in charge
- top dogDominant leader
- big cheeseSlang for important person
kingpin · big shot · head · captain · commander · number one · alpha · ringleader
boss
Workplace superior
- chiefTop-ranking leader
- head honchoChief in charge
- top dogDominant leader
big cheese · kingpin · big shot · head · captain · commander · number one · alpha · ringleader · point person
buddy
Informal term for companion
- palClose trusted companion
- best friendMost trusted companion
- sidekickSubordinate adventure partner
partner · ally · comrade · homie · bro · wingman · amigo · compadre · chum · companion
main manstranger
Person not yet known
acquaintance · nobody · casual acquaintance · some guy · unknown
main mannobody
Inconsequential person
underling · bit player · small fry · lackey · second fiddle
main manworst enemy
Ultimate personal adversary
sworn enemy · enemy · adversary · nemesis · foe
man, main, mainly, mandate, maintain, manual, manly, maintenance, manufacture