Iron man In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "iron man", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Regina Tuyen Le calendar 2021-11-06 07:11

Meaning of Iron man

Synonyms:

Hercules , muscleman

Iron man American noun

trademark

A multi-event sporting contest especially a triathlon that consists of long-distance swimming, cycling, and running

Are you planning to join the iron man this year?

Jimmy has been preparing for the iron man for the past five months.

A person who takes part in such an event

He used to be an iron man 3 years ago.

A man with great strength and endurance

I know that you are an iron man, but you still need time to recharge your batteries.

slang

A dolla bill

I'm broke. I don't have even one dollar.

A machine or robot

Thanks to this iron man, I have saved a lot of work time.

Other phrases about:

Second place is the first loser

Although you got the second prize, you was still defeated by the first one and fail to win, come first or become the champion in the end. 

a boo bird

A spectator at a sporting event boos at a specific competitor after something they didn't like happen.

tomato cans

Used to describe a poor boxer 

steal a base

Used to indicate the action of a base runner who sneak from one base to another in a baseball

break (one's) duck

1. In Cricket, to score one's first run of an inning

2. In sports, to make your first score or accomplish something for the first time

Grammar and Usage of Iron man

Noun Forms

  • iron men
  • iron mans
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