the next man/person

noun

: any other man/person

He said he's as willing to do it as the next man.

She knew the answer as well as the next person.

Examples of the next man/person in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The California state superintendent oversees the California Department of Education and sets its vision — but that could change before the next person takes office. — Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026

Reports now suggest Xabi Alonso will be the next man in the hot seat, leaving a massive job on the hands of the former Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen manager. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 16 May 2026

But what’s the name of the next person who’ll be playing him? — Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 15 May 2026

In other words, had the worst occurred, Grassley — born in 1933 and serving in his eighth Senate term — would be the next man up to serve as acting president and take authority of the United States’ nuclear arsenal. — Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026