best man
the man who stands by the bridegroom during the wedding
TRANSLATION
best man = der Trauzeuge --- GOOGLE INDEX best man: approximately 3,500,000 Google hits
STATISTICS
IN THE PRESS
Bob and John had been BEST MAN at each other's wedding, both of which took place in the years shortly after their return from World War II.
(Philadelphia Inquirer)
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Groom accused of blackmailing his BEST MAN for thousands of pounds
(Derby Evening Telegraph)
(Philadelphia Inquirer)
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Groom accused of blackmailing his BEST MAN for thousands of pounds
(Derby Evening Telegraph)
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best man
noun phrase
- a male friend or relation of the bridegroom who stands with him and helps him during a marriage ceremony
(Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary)
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Serving as the best man in a wedding may sound easy, but there is often more to it than just standing next to the bridegroom. The following are some of the typical responsibilities of the best man:
- Make sure the groom shows up at the wedding on time, particularly if the bachelor party was held the night before. If they come by car, the best man has to drive to keep the nervous groom from becoming a traffic danger.
- Speaking of the bachelor party, the best man normally organises this event.
- Bring the wedding rings and give them to the bride and groom during the ceremony.
- Give a speech at the reception, which usually entails telling humorous stories about the groom, but they are expected to be in good taste.
- At some weddings, the car that the bride and groom use to drive away after the reception is often decorated with funny sayings or objects. The best man is required to organise this task as well, or at least delegate it and make sure it gets done.
With these responsibilities, it's important to choose the "best man" for the job.
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"A successful, well-organised wedding requires the talents of a best man who you can trust."
noun phrase
- a male friend or relation of the bridegroom who stands with him and helps him during a marriage ceremony
(Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary)
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Serving as the best man in a wedding may sound easy, but there is often more to it than just standing next to the bridegroom. The following are some of the typical responsibilities of the best man:
- Make sure the groom shows up at the wedding on time, particularly if the bachelor party was held the night before. If they come by car, the best man has to drive to keep the nervous groom from becoming a traffic danger.
- Speaking of the bachelor party, the best man normally organises this event.
- Bring the wedding rings and give them to the bride and groom during the ceremony.
- Give a speech at the reception, which usually entails telling humorous stories about the groom, but they are expected to be in good taste.
- At some weddings, the car that the bride and groom use to drive away after the reception is often decorated with funny sayings or objects. The best man is required to organise this task as well, or at least delegate it and make sure it gets done.
With these responsibilities, it's important to choose the "best man" for the job.
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SMUGGLE OWAD into today's conversation
"A successful, well-organised wedding requires the talents of a best man who you can trust."
