front man

1. The lead singer of a band. We need a charismatic and energetic front man—someone who will really get the fans excited about our music.

2. Someone whose role is to represent an organization favorably to the public, especially when its image is negative or has negative aspects. I think they just want you to be the front man for their corrupt business dealings.

front man

n. a respectable and well-known man who represents a less respectable person or organization. The former advisor now serves as a front man for a large foundation.

See also: front, man

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

See also:

accompany (one) on a/(one's) journey
accompany on a journey
a dog in the manger
a stranger to (someone or something)
be out of (one's) league
be out of somebody's league
be in bad with (someone)
(one) puts (one's) pants on one leg at a time
bargain
bargain for (someone or something) with (someone)

References in periodicals archive

All government should do, other than fight the evil ones, is be a front man for Bush's favorite human being, the entrepreneur.

Enron cuff links. (Editor's Note)

It went down the tubes when critics successfully argued that Washington was merely a front man for the white-owned operations because he had put up the smallest portion of the money.

Could it be a brighter day for the broadcast industry?

Performers lip-synched to the words of front man Casey Spooner, who levels any remains of the fourth wall with his feigned unpreparedness, like wondering aloud which song is next.

SYNCH TANK

Now, the group's front man, Speech, is back with a solo CD.

2 for the road

London's Southwark Crown Court heard 23-year-old Yasir Elkhazin was the "front man" in an operation that saw him and friends "live high on the hog" quaffing champagne and gorging on expensive meals.

Charmer `sheikh' jailed

Serving as religious broadcaster Pat Robertson's front man, Reed has built a remarkably influential political machine by callously exploiting the passions of fundamentalist Christians.

Ralph Reed and American politics: casting shadows

(Indeed, Falwell was merely the titular leader or front man for a group conceived and hatched by two Catholics, Paul Weyrich and Richard Viguerie; a Jew, Howard Phillips; and a Baptist, Ed McAteer.) These agendas include opposing freedom of conscience on abortion, promoting tax support for sectarian private schools through vouchers or tuition tax credits, censorship, ipposing gay-rights initiatives, partial or complete takeovers of public schools, and so on.

A convergence to watch

Reagan's long career as a front man for business interests, Wills argues convincingly, has to be seen as completely uncynical, though somewhat self-deluding.

Reagan's America: innocents at home

QUETTA -- The National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Balochistan, on Saturday arrested the alleged front man of a former chairman of the Balochistan Development Authority (BDA).

BDA ex-chief 'front man' held

LAHORE -- An alleged front man of Sharif family Mohammad Mushtaq was arrested at Allama Iqbal International Airport.

Sharif family's alleged frontman arrested at airport

Engro reportedly made payments through Hafiz Usman's front man, namely Naveed.

Scam of seeking illegal financial favours surfaces against Ex-PM Abbasi in award of regasifying contract

Sanaullah strongly rejected the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan allegation that Cheema is a front man of Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

Punjab government accuses NAB of bypassing laws, procedures

The Everton boss said: "Him and many others because we need a front man if we can find one, so we'll be actively looking for a front man in this window.

Sam: PS20m Cenk not only forward Blues are eyeing

The former Ipswich and Middlesbrough front man also has his eye on a forward currently playing over the border in Scotland.

Spartans targeting a defender and striker during weekend break; VANARAMA NORTH

But their scary front man has been roped in by the BBC to give Doctor Who viewers a proper fright this series.

The Time Loud; Doctor Who recruit Slipknot metal head for monstrous roar; trending

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释义	front man front man 1. The lead singer of a band. We need a charismatic and energetic front man—someone who will really get the fans excited about our music. 2. Someone whose role is to represent an organization favorably to the public, especially when its image is negative or has negative aspects. I think they just want you to be the front man for their corrupt business dealings. See also: front, man Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. front man n. a respectable and well-known man who represents a less respectable person or organization. The former advisor now serves as a front man for a large foundation. See also: front, man McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions See also: accompany (one) on a/(one's) journey accompany on a journey a dog in the manger a stranger to (someone or something) be out of (one's) league be out of somebody's league be in bad with (someone) (one) puts (one's) pants on one leg at a time bargain bargain for (someone or something) with (someone) References in periodicals archive All government should do, other than fight the evil ones, is be a front man for Bush's favorite human being, the entrepreneur. Enron cuff links. (Editor's Note) It went down the tubes when critics successfully argued that Washington was merely a front man for the white-owned operations because he had put up the smallest portion of the money. Could it be a brighter day for the broadcast industry? Performers lip-synched to the words of front man Casey Spooner, who levels any remains of the fourth wall with his feigned unpreparedness, like wondering aloud which song is next. SYNCH TANK Now, the group's front man, Speech, is back with a solo CD. 2 for the road London's Southwark Crown Court heard 23-year-old Yasir Elkhazin was the "front man" in an operation that saw him and friends "live high on the hog" quaffing champagne and gorging on expensive meals. Charmer `sheikh' jailed Serving as religious broadcaster Pat Robertson's front man, Reed has built a remarkably influential political machine by callously exploiting the passions of fundamentalist Christians. Ralph Reed and American politics: casting shadows (Indeed, Falwell was merely the titular leader or front man for a group conceived and hatched by two Catholics, Paul Weyrich and Richard Viguerie; a Jew, Howard Phillips; and a Baptist, Ed McAteer.) These agendas include opposing freedom of conscience on abortion, promoting tax support for sectarian private schools through vouchers or tuition tax credits, censorship, ipposing gay-rights initiatives, partial or complete takeovers of public schools, and so on. A convergence to watch Reagan's long career as a front man for business interests, Wills argues convincingly, has to be seen as completely uncynical, though somewhat self-deluding. Reagan's America: innocents at home QUETTA -- The National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Balochistan, on Saturday arrested the alleged front man of a former chairman of the Balochistan Development Authority (BDA). BDA ex-chief 'front man' held LAHORE -- An alleged front man of Sharif family Mohammad Mushtaq was arrested at Allama Iqbal International Airport. Sharif family's alleged frontman arrested at airport Engro reportedly made payments through Hafiz Usman's front man, namely Naveed. Scam of seeking illegal financial favours surfaces against Ex-PM Abbasi in award of regasifying contract Sanaullah strongly rejected the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan allegation that Cheema is a front man of Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Punjab government accuses NAB of bypassing laws, procedures The Everton boss said: "Him and many others because we need a front man if we can find one, so we'll be actively looking for a front man in this window. Sam: PS20m Cenk not only forward Blues are eyeing The former Ipswich and Middlesbrough front man also has his eye on a forward currently playing over the border in Scotland. Spartans targeting a defender and striker during weekend break; VANARAMA NORTH But their scary front man has been roped in by the BBC to give Doctor Who viewers a proper fright this series. The Time Loud; Doctor Who recruit Slipknot metal head for monstrous roar; trending
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