Man of straw meaning
What does the saying 'Man of straw' mean?
Idiom: Man of straw
Meaning:
A weak person that can easily be beaten of changed is a man of straw.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Men & women |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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