as the man says

English

Phrase

as the man says

1. (humorous) Used to introduce (what is supposedly) a famous quotation.

   Synonym: as the fella says

   • 1956, Harry M. Hoxsey, You Don't Have to Die, page 122:

     It is estimated that his income from extra-curricular duties (including book royalties) at least tripled the pay he received from the AMA ($24,000 per year). That, as the man says, ain't hay.

   • 2014, William McIlvanney, The Big Man:

     As the man says, the more you know the less the better.

Alternative forms

• as the man said, like the man said, like the man says