As the next guy Meaning in English
expression
ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈnɛks/, /ˈnɛkst/ /ˈɡaɪ
AZ thuh NEKS guy
ˈæs/ /ðə, ði/ /nˈɛkst/ /ɡˈaɪ
AZ thuh NEKST guy
Definition
Used to say that you feel the same way or have the same opinion or qualities as most other people, usually in a modest way.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, often follows 'as much as' or 'just like'. Used to express ordinary, shared feelings—e.g., 'I like pizza as much as the next guy.' Does not specify gender; you may also see 'as the next person.'
Spanish: como cualquiera - igual que los demásPortuguese (BR): como qualquer um - tanto quanto qualquer pessoaPortuguese (PT): como qualquer pessoa - tanto como os outrosChinese (Simplified): 和别人一样 - 和其他人一样Chinese (Traditional): 和別人一樣 - 和其他人一樣Hindi: बाकी लोगों की तरह - जैसा कोई औरArabic: مثل أي شخص آخر - مثل الآخرينBengali: সবাই যেমন - সাধারণ মানুষের মতোRussian: как и любой другой - как и всеJapanese: 誰でもそうだけど - みんなと同じくらいVietnamese: như bao người khác - giống như mọi ngườiKorean: 다른 사람들처럼 - 보통 사람처럼Turkish: herkes gibi - sıradan biri gibiUrdu: ہر عام آدمی کی طرح - سب لوگوں کی طرحIndonesian: seperti orang lain - seperti kebanyakan orang
Example Sentences
I like chocolate as the next guy.
basic
He wants to be happy as the next guy.
basic
She gets nervous before exams as the next guy.
basic
I'm as busy as the next guy these days.
natural
I'd love a vacation as the next guy.
natural
I enjoy a good joke as the next guy.
natural