Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
man-on-the-street
noun
/mæn ɒn ðə striːt/
Definition
A person who is not a professional or expert, often representing the general public’s views.
Examples
- The news segment featured a man-on-the-street interview to gather public opinions about the election.
- During the festival, reporters asked a variety of man-on-the-street questions to see what people thought about the event.
- She prefers to get the man-on-the-street perspective rather than relying solely on expert analysis.
Meaning
This term usually refers to ordinary people and their opinions or experiences, especially in contexts like interviews or surveys.
Synonyms
- everyday person
- average citizen
- common man
- layperson
