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Man of straw

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a puppet; one who is controlled by others; also, one who is not responsible pecuniarily.
an effigy formed by stuffing the garments of a man with straw; hence, a fictitious person; an irresponsible person; a puppet.

See also: Man Straw



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"A man of straw," cried Anna, with unfeeling levity; "no such creature in the world, I do assure you
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If the defendant be a man of straw, who is to pay the costs, Sir?
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