What is the meaning of man-to-man?

adjective

  • Forthright and honest.
    • usage: "had a man-to-man talk about the facts of life"
  • Being a system of play in which an individual defensive player guards an individual offensive player.
    • usage: "one-on-one defense"

adverb

  • Directly.
    • usage: "we must talk man-to-man"
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