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    middleman

    US /ˈmɪdlˌmæn/

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    UK /ˈmɪdlmæn/

    C2
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Someone who buys many goods and resells to others
    If you're looking for cheaper imports, I know a middleman who can help
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A person who facilitates a transaction or negotiation between two parties.
    The consultant acted as a middleman in the negotiations.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A person who acts as an intermediary or go-between, especially in commercial dealings.
    He used a middleman to purchase the property anonymously.

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    14:28How China crushed Hong Kong
    • For decades, the middleman were courteous and friendly, even

      For decades, the middleman were courteous and friendly, even

    B1

    Watch Jim Lehrer Moderate First Full Presidential Debate

    31:01Watch Jim Lehrer Moderate First Full Presidential Debate
    • And we said, "Why not cut out the middleman?" And as a consequence, what we've been able

      And we said, "Why not cut out the middleman?" And as a consequence, what we've been able

    B1

    Combating AI-generated content ahead of the US election

    10:00Combating AI-generated content ahead of the US election
    • There's always trust amongst us, says middleman Motsama.

      There's always trust amongst us, says middleman Motsama.

    B1

    Watch This Before Ever Booking an Airbnb Again

    10:33Watch This Before Ever Booking an Airbnb Again
    • By cutting out the middleman, you and the host both save money.

      By cutting out the middleman, you and the host both save money.

    • By cutting out the middleman, you and the host both save money.

      By cutting out the middleman, you and the host both save money.

    B1

    Nietzsche - Follow No One, Trust Yourself

    06:37Nietzsche - Follow No One, Trust Yourself
    • If there's a middleman, then he is the one you are following, not the truth.

      If there's a middleman, then he is the one you are following, not the truth.

    A2

    Alibaba Challenges Amazon With a Promise: Fast Global Shipping | WSJ

    06:35Alibaba Challenges Amazon With a Promise: Fast Global Shipping | WSJ
    • E-commerce analysts say they are generally cheaper on AliExpress, and that's largely because the company has direct access to Chinese factories and merchants, cutting out the middleman.

      E-commerce analysts say they are generally cheaper on AliExpress, and that's largely because the company has direct access to Chinese factories and merchants, cutting out the middleman.

    B1

    15 WORST Things the CIA Has Done

    19:5915 WORST Things the CIA Has Done
    • It's been reported that Israel had acted as a middleman to get around the law.

      It's been reported that Israel had acted as a middleman to get around the law.

    B2

    Inside the US attempt to ban TikTok

    12:44Inside the US attempt to ban TikTok
    • Congressional Republicans have introduced similar measures, leaving out the middleman, the Secretary of Commerce.

      Congressional Republicans have introduced similar measures, leaving out the middleman, the Secretary of Commerce.

    • Congressional Republicans have introduced similar measures, leaving out the middleman: the Secretary of Commerce.

      Congressional Republicans have introduced similar measures, leaving out the middleman: the Secretary of Commerce.

    B1

    Will It Cereal? - Taste Test

    14:03Will It Cereal? - Taste Test
    • - Cut out the middleman! - Whole kernel corn.

      - Cut out the middleman! - Whole kernel corn.

    B1

    Mistakes to avoid at university: 10 tips & advice from a graduate | ad

    14:30Mistakes to avoid at university: 10 tips & advice from a graduate | ad
    • Anyway, I took that module and I fell in love I thought it was so interesting, the professor was so great I learned so many new interesting things and now I suddenly know a lot more about urban planning, about Chinese politics, about Chinese history That I can contribute to in conversations or just you know I can read about in my own free time because I find it really interesting And so although I don't see myself working in China or working as a middleman between a Chinese firm and an English firm I still love learning everything in that module And I just kind of developed a new interest that I have on the side of my business and marketing interests Which is really fun.

      Anyway, I took that module and I fell in love I thought it was so interesting, the professor was so great I learned so many new interesting things and now I suddenly know a lot more about urban planning, about Chinese politics, about Chinese history That I can contribute to in conversations or just you know I can read about in my own free time because I find it really interesting And so although I don't see myself working in China or working as a middleman between a Chinese firm and an English firm I still love learning everything in that module And I just kind of developed a new interest that I have on the side of my business and marketing interests Which is really fun.

    A2