English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "you're the man" Mean?
Learn what "you're the man" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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You're the man I
It is a way of checking whether the person in front of you is the same person you talked to by phone.
From The Crown, Episode 46
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker identifies someone they previously spoke to on the phone.
Usage Scenario
Use this in work or customer-service situations when confirming someone's identity. It is polite and fairly formal.
Better ways to say it
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You're the man I spoke with on the phone?
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Are you the man I spoke with on the phone?
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I spoke with you on the phone, right?
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