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iron man

[/ˈaɪ.ərn mæn/]
nounmasculinepl: iron men
homem de ferro
1. A person of great strength, endurance, or determination who rarely gets tired or sick
He's an iron man, working 12-hour shifts without complaining.
Ele é um homem de ferro, trabalhando turnos de 12 horas sem reclamar.
2. A competitor who participates in an Ironman triathlon
She trained for three years to become an iron man.
Ela treinou por três anos para se tornar uma competidora de Ironman.
3. A sports player with exceptional durability and consistency, rarely missing games
The quarterback is an iron man, playing every game this season.
O quarterback é um homem de ferro, jogando todos os jogos desta temporada.
NYC Slang
beast, tank, workhorse
Synonyms
tough guyenduring competitortireless workerindefatigable person
Antonyms
weaklingquitterfragile person

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
homem de ferro
Standard translation used across Brazil
São Paulo
máquina de trabalho
Colloquial alternative emphasizing tireless work ethic
Portugal
homem de ferro
Standard Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

made of iron
tough as nails
an ox
a machine
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