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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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.
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Mark Meszoros, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2025
Sanders is an authentic champion for the little guy.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
Even with the changes in the economics of the game and of player movement, if the little guy aims his slingshot just so, amazing things can happen.
—Jim Alexander, Orange County Register, 19 Mar. 2025
And the big cell received nitrogen from the little guy.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 18 Mar. 2025
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Mark Meszoros, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2025
Sanders is an authentic champion for the little guy.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
Even with the changes in the economics of the game and of player movement, if the little guy aims his slingshot just so, amazing things can happen.
—Jim Alexander, Orange County Register, 19 Mar. 2025
And the big cell received nitrogen from the little guy.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 18 Mar. 2025
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“The little guy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20little%20guy. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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