the little guy
noun
chiefly US, informal
: an ordinary person who is not wealthy, famous, or powerful
—used to refer to such people in general
a politician who portrays himself as a friend of the little guy
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More important, the city’s Economic Development Corporation made sure that the project would have the enthusiastic support of community activists who spent years fighting for ways to ensure that a big project would benefit the little guy.
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Justin Davidson, Curbed, 10 Feb. 2026
As the joey gets more active, zoo guests may get a sighting of the little guy peeking out from his mommy’s pouch.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2026
Someone who has almost lost interest in themselves and who gained interest in their fellows, who cares about the little guy.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 23 Dec. 2025
The nature of the sport, with its low scores and unlucky bounces and a single center official making game-changing decisions, gives the little guy a chance.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Nov. 2025
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Justin Davidson, Curbed, 10 Feb. 2026
As the joey gets more active, zoo guests may get a sighting of the little guy peeking out from his mommy’s pouch.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2026
Someone who has almost lost interest in themselves and who gained interest in their fellows, who cares about the little guy.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 23 Dec. 2025
The nature of the sport, with its low scores and unlucky bounces and a single center official making game-changing decisions, gives the little guy a chance.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Nov. 2025
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“The little guy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20little%20guy. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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