man-to-man

Describes a direct, honest, and often confrontational conversation between two people, typically men, without evasion or formality.

ruОписывает прямой, честный и часто конфронтационный разговор между двумя людьми, обычно мужчинами, без уклонений и формальностей.esDescribe una conversación directa, honesta y a menudo confrontacional entre dos personas, generalmente hombres, sin rodeos ni formalidades; también puede referirse a un enfrentamiento o marcaje individual, especialmente en deportes como el baloncesto o el fútbol.frDécrit une conversation directe, honnête et souvent confrontationalle entre deux personnes, généralement des hommes, sans détour ni formalités.deBeschreibt ein offenes, ehrliches und oft konfrontatives Gespräch zwischen zwei Personen, meist Männern, ohne Ausflüchte oder Formalitäten. Bezieht sich auch auf eine direkte, offene Art der Auseinandersetzung von Angesicht zu Angesicht.ptDiz-se de uma conversa franca, direta e muitas vezes confrontadora entre duas pessoas, geralmente homens, sem rodeios nem formalidades.zh形容两个人之间（通常为男性）直接、坦率、有时带对抗性的谈话，不回避、不拘礼节，相当于开诚布公、直来直去。arيصف حديثًا صريحًا وصادقًا ومواجهًا في كثير من الأحيان بين شخصين، وغالبًا بين رجلين، دون مراوغة أو تكلف. ويشير أيضًا إلى المواجهة أو المصارحة المباشرة وجهًا لوجه.

1. Forthright and honest B2 informal

   Characterized by direct, honest, and open communication between two people, often about a difficult subject.

   • We had a man-to-man talk about his future.
   • He gave me a man-to-man explanation of the situation.
   • It's time for a man-to-man discussion about the problem.

   ruОткровенныйescara a carafrfranc et directdeOffen und ehrlichptFranco e diretozh坦诚相见arصريح

   同义词: bluntcandiddirectforthrightfrankhonestopenplainspokensincerestraightforward

   反义词: deceitfuldishonestevasiveindirect

2. Defensive system in sports B2 formal sport

   A defensive strategy in team sports where each player is assigned to guard a specific opposing player.

   • The coach switched to a man-to-man defense in the second half.
   • Man-to-man coverage requires excellent individual skills.
   • The team struggled against the opponent's man-to-man defense.

   ruЛичная защитаesDefensa hombre a hombrefrDéfense individuelledeMann-Mann-VerteidigungptMarcação individualzh人盯人防守arالدفاع الفردي

   同义词: one-on-oneperson-to-person

• more man-to-man comparative form
• most man-to-man superlative form

An adverb meaning 'in a direct, honest, and straightforward manner between two people, typically men.' It implies frankness and openness without evasion or formality.

ruПрямо, честно и откровенно между двумя людьми, обычно мужчинами. Подразумевает искренность и открытость без уклонений или формальностей.esDirecta, honesta y francamente entre dos personas, generalmente hombres. Implica sinceridad y apertura sin evasiones ni formalidades.frDirectement, honnêtement et ouvertement entre deux personnes, généralement des hommes. Implique la sincérité et la franchise, sans détours ni formalités.deOffen, ehrlich und direkt zwischen zwei Personen, meist Männern; ohne Umschweife oder Förmlichkeiten.ptDe maneira franca, honesta e direta entre duas pessoas, geralmente homens, sem rodeios nem formalidades. Implica sinceridade e abertura total.zh指两个人之间（通常是男性之间）坦诚、直接、不加掩饰地交流。强调真诚、开放，不拐弯抹角或拘泥于客套。arبين رجلين بصراحة وصدق ومواجهة دون مواربة أو تكلف. تدل على الصراحة والانفتاح في الحديث.

1. Directly and honestly B2 informal

   In a direct, honest, and straightforward manner, without evasion or deception.

   • We need to talk man-to-man about what happened.
   • He spoke to his son man-to-man about responsibility.
   • The coach addressed the team man-to-man after the loss.

   ruПо-мужскиescara a carafrfranc-jeudeMann zu MannptAbertamente, como homem para homemzh直截了当arبصراحة وصرامة

   同义词: candidlyforthrightlyfranklyhonestlyopenlyplainlysincerelystraightforwardlytruthfully

   反义词: deceptivelydishonestlyevasivelyindirectly

• more man-to-man comparative form
• most man-to-man superlative form