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one–man band
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one–man band
(noun)
one–man band
noun
plural
one–man bands
one–man band
noun
plural
one–man bands
Britannica Dictionary definition of ONE–MAN BAND
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1
:
a musician who plays several instruments at the same time
2
:
a person who is responsible for or does several tasks alone
Our receptionist is a
one-man band
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