as the man says

English

Phrase

as the man says

(humorous) Used to introduce (what is supposedly) a famous quotation.
Synonym: as the fella says
- 1956, Harry M. Hoxsey, You Don't Have to Die, page 122:
  It is estimated that his income from extra-curricular duties (including book royalties) at least tripled the pay he received from the AMA ($24,000 per year). That, as the man says, ain't hay.
- 2014, William McIlvanney, The Big Man:
  As the man says, the more you know the less the better.

Alternative forms

as the man said, like the man said, like the man says

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