Some man for one man

exp.

Heard in Offaly, Antrim, Cork, Dublin and Waterford

A term of warm appreciation for a fellow who has proven obliging.

Could you loan me a tenner?" "Yeah, here you go." "Ah you're some man for one man.

Posh English

Good heavens, you are an exceptionally decent fellow.

Related terms

• Ye'r manThat particular man or fellow, frequently used to point someone out in conversation.
• Your manThat man or fellow; a ubiquitous demonstrative pronoun for a male.
• A lion of a manA man of formidable courage, physical strength, and unwavering bravery.
• Begorrah manAn exclamation of surprise or dismay, literally "by God or by man".
• Big man up stairsGod, the man upstairs.
• Bullock dressed up as a manA powerfully built, hardworking man.