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middleman

midd·le·man

UK/ˈmɪdɫ̩ˌmæn/ US/ˈmɪdʌˌlmæn/ uncommon

noun

1.

someone who buys large quantities of goods and resells to merchants rather than to the ultimate customers

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2.

the performer in the middle of a minstrel line who engages the others in talk

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3.

a person who is in a position to give you special assistance

  • “he used his business contacts to get an introduction to the governor”
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Origin

From Middle English myddil man, equivalent to middle + man.

Phrases

  • cut out the middleman

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