He's some man

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Heard in Kerry

An expression of admiration or praise for a fellow who has done something impressive.

He got off wit yur one...he's some man

Posh English

He successfully courted that charming young lady. He is quite the fellow.

Related terms

• A big lad when he's out, like an ass's toolSomeone who acts the big man or tries to look important when out in public.
• Fuck me he's a tankAn extremely large and muscular man.
• He's an awful gob dawHe is a foolish or simple-minded fellow.
• He's a head on him like a bag a spudsA humorous description of an extremely unattractive person.
• He's a hundred miles nowhereDescribing someone who is utterly clueless, foolish or at a complete loss.
• He's as handy as an ashtray on a motorbikeDescribes a person who is useless at practical tasks around the house.