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pay the Man 

An individual doing anything they would not do nor wish to do under 'normal' or natural circumstances because of the existence of Man/Machine/Establishment/Religion and their policies.
(Literal)"It's tax season.. I'm going to have to pay the Man soon"

(Metaphorical)"Abbie has a court date on Monday; the time for her to pay the Man is drawing nigh"

(Religious, Literal) The Church tells the impoverished faithful to tithe twice as much, for 'the Lord will help them recover from their hardship faster'.

(Religious, Metaphorical) "You missed Church on Sunday and died on Tuesday without the Last Rites. Dude, you're going to HELL!"
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The Manliest Man Ever

Cody: You like Clint Eastwood?

Mason: HELL YEAH!!! HE'S THE MANLIEST MAN EVER!!!

blame the man 

Similar to shit happens, it is when something usually happens that is against one's will, they tend to blame the man. Could be anything from not winning the lottery, getting fired from work, or your girl/boyfriend breaking up with you since the man seems to always be the one causing everything.
Matt: Aww it's going to rain on the day I'm supposed to go to the water park. This sucks! Why did you only plan it for one day?

Steve: Blame the man. Not me.
blame the man by prof. frink July 14, 2006

you're the man now dog

An interjection praising the quality of the dog (i.e. person, generally male) in question, with reference to a recent noteworthy accomplishment.
"I vowed never to visit www.yourethemannowdog.com again 2 months ago and I'm still clean!"

"2 months without inane net comedy like that. You're the man now, dog!"

"AAAAAAAH!
you're the man now dog by Dave September 19, 2003

Smoke the man pipe 

Ant: hey lads what you up to tonight. Mike: probably go to pub and watch the match Kris: I am going pub and watching the match. Dean: I am going to smoke the man pipe!
Smoke the man pipe by Quagmike September 16, 2009

snapped by the man 

Check those fools, they are "getting snapped by the man".
snapped by the man by Jim Morr September 14, 2003

take the man in the boat to tuna town 

see Man in the boat