man-about-town

man-about-town
n. phr.
A sophisticate; an idler; a member of cafe society; one who knows where the best plays and concerts are given.

Ask Mark where to go when you're in New York City; he's a real man-about-town.


Словарь американских идиом. — СПб., Изд-во "Лань". . 1997.

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