English Idiom · Intermediate
man crush
An intense and typically nonsexual feeling of attraction toward and admiration for a man
Pronunciation: say man crush
Meaning
An intense and typically nonsexual feeling of attraction toward and admiration for a man.
Example
2004, Joyce Anthony Huff, Meadowlark, Xlibris Corporation, →ISBN, page 52, “[…] Her old man crushes were always just that—crushes. But maybe she really is dating him. […]”
2004, Joyce Anthony Huff, Meadowlark, Xlibris Corporation, →ISBN, page 52, “[…] Her old man crushes were always just that—crushes. But maybe she really is dating him. […]”
Practice tips
- Practice man crush out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English idiom is for intermediate-level learners.