Main Entry: man–to–man

Pronunciation: \ˈman-tə-ˈman\

Function: adjective

Date: 1902

1 : characterized by frankness and honesty <a man–to–man talk>
2 : of, relating to, or being a system of defense (as in football or basketball) in which each defensive player guards a specified opponent

— man–to–man adverb

— man–to–man noun