Man In The Street (Noun)
Meaning
A hypothetical average man.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The common man in the street remains largely unaware of the government's latest economic policies.
- He considers himself an ordinary man in the street with everyday concerns and ordinary ambitions.
- To the average man in the street, the bureaucratic jargon only adds to their displeasure.
- Policymakers are often disconnected from the views of the man in the street who they are supposed to serve.
- Unfortunately, the voices of the everyday man in the street often go unheard in major policy decisions.