man in the street

noun
UK: /ˌmæn ɪn ðə ˈstriːt/
US: /ˌmæn ɪn ðə ˈstriːt/

  1. The average or ordinary person.

    1. The man in the street wants simple solutions.
    2. The politician needs to understand the concerns of the man in the street about rising prices.

  2. A typical, common person who is not an expert.

    1. What does the man in the street think about the new law?
    2. The journalist interviewed the man in the street to get public opinion on the matter.

Synonyms

layperson public citizen

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "man in the street" in English means: The average or ordinary person., A typical, common person who is not an expert..

The phonetic transcription of "man in the street" is /ˌmæn ɪn ðə ˈstriːt/ in British English and /ˌmæn ɪn ðə ˈstriːt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "man in the street": layperson, public, citizen.

Example usage of "man in the street": "The man in the street wants simple solutions.". More examples on the page.