right-hand man

noun
UK: /ˌraɪt.hænd ˈmæn/
US: /ˌraɪt.hænd ˈmæn/

  1. A very helpful and important male assistant or colleague.

    1. He is the manager's right-hand man at the store.
    2. As the CEO's right-hand man, John handled all major client negotiations.

  2. A person who can be relied on to give support and help.

    1. She's been my right-hand man since I started this company.
    2. The project leader depended on his right-hand man for crucial technical assistance.

Synonyms

supporter aide deputy lieutenant assistant

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "right-hand man" in English means: A very helpful and important male assistant or colleague., A person who can be relied on to give support and help..

The phonetic transcription of "right-hand man" is /ˌraɪt.hænd ˈmæn/ in British English and /ˌraɪt.hænd ˈmæn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "right-hand man": supporter, aide, deputy, lieutenant, assistant.

Example usage of "right-hand man": "He is the manager's right-hand man at the store.". More examples on the page.