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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The two photos, posted for her 218 million Instagram followers, don't show the little guy’s face.
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Melissa Willets, Parents, 5 May 2025
Ambitious Ales scored a victory for the little guy everywhere by winning the biggest category at the event.
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—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Before heading home, Tom tries to nudge his new friend into the ocean to resume normal penguin activities, but the little guy would rather stick with Tom.
—Mark Meszoros, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2025
Sanders is an authentic champion for the little guy.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
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Melissa Willets, Parents, 5 May 2025
Ambitious Ales scored a victory for the little guy everywhere by winning the biggest category at the event.
5.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Before heading home, Tom tries to nudge his new friend into the ocean to resume normal penguin activities, but the little guy would rather stick with Tom.
—Mark Meszoros, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2025
Sanders is an authentic champion for the little guy.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
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“The little guy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20little%20guy. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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