What does the phrasal verb “man down” mean? Explore the meaning and usage of the phrasal verb “man down“, illustrated with examples:
Definition
To behave without enough courage or cause someone to lose courage.
The opposite is ‘man up
Example(s)
1. Mohammad Ali Clay was an expert in the art of manning down his opponent.
2. “When taken directly from the chamber, initially Mrs. Woods showed a high level of fear but when manned down, she went on to show no aggression whatsoever.” From Sparrowhawks: A Falconer’s Guide By Ben Crane.
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