English phrase from drama scenes
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He's not the man they're
It means the speaker believes others are unfairly portraying a man as worse than he really is.
From Under Her Control, Episode 37
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is defending someone against accusations and saying the public version is false.
Usage Scenario
Use this when defending someone’s reputation in a dispute. It is fairly idiomatic and sounds emotionally charged.
Better ways to say it
1
He's not the man they're trying to paint him to be.
2
He's not who they say he is.
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They're trying to paint him as something he's not.
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