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BMO Posted 21 years ago
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man of principle

A man of principle and a man with principle, are these the same?

Thanks.

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I'd say "a man of principles" (1), and "a man with principles" (2). (I may be wrong) (1): = a man with all the standard principles, might sound a little old-fasionned. (2) = a man with some well-defined principles, the chosen principles are his own.

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  • I'd say "a man of principles" (1), and "a man with principles" (2).
  • (I may be wrong) (1): = a man with all the standard principles, might sound a little old-fasionned.
  • (2) = a man with some well-defined principles, the chosen principles are his own.
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I'd say "a man of principles" (1), and "a man with principles" (2). (I may be wrong)

(1): = a man with all the standard principles, might sound a little old-fasionned.

(2) = a man with some well-defined principles, the chosen principles are his own.
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You are right, principles should be plural.

Thanks.

bmo
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"a man of principle" is a set expression. The other version may mean the same, and both versions with the plural "principles" may also mean the same, but none of these are used as the idiomatic set expression that everyone uses.

CJ
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what does it mean when someone says that "someone is a man of principle"?
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I believe this to be true.
  • A "man of principle" would suggest an individual whose life adhears to and is condistioned to follow such convictions to their full moral/ethical calling. Such a man is zealous in his obedience to such guiding principles. In addition, such an individaul would have to be a sound believer in one form/system of ultimate truth (i.e. religi
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