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“The best man for the job” is an idiom. Even then, I don’t see any plausible advantage it has in most contexts over “the best person for the job”. This isn’t m
by celoyd 15y ago
“The best man for the job” is an idiom. Even then, I don’t see any plausible advantage it has in most contexts over “the best person for the job”.
This isn’t meant as prudery. Would you develop that argument? I’m curious why I’m being downvoted and would like a chance to engage.
- ComputerGuru 15y agoHonestly? It boils down to me thinking to myself "I could see me saying 'man' in this case too" with the knowledge that I am one of the most outspoken champions of women equality and rights in most sittings I'm in.. so I find it overkill to make a fuss about this, esp. in such an understandable context.