Mr. nice guy Meaning in English

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US

ˈmɪstɝ/ /ˈnaɪs/, /ˈnis/ /ˈɡaɪ

MIS-ter NYS-guy

UK

ˈmɪstə/ /naɪs/ /ɡˈaɪ

MIS-tuh NYS-guy

Definition

A man who is always kind, helpful, and avoids conflict, often to please others or not upset anyone. Sometimes used to describe someone who is too nice and may let others take advantage of him.

Usage & Nuances

Informal and slightly humorous. Often used with a hint that being 'Mr. Nice Guy' isn't always good because it can make someone seem weak or easily manipulated. The phrase 'no more Mr. Nice Guy' means someone will stop being so nice and become more assertive.

• Spanish: tipo bueno - buenazo
• Portuguese (BR): bonzinho - cara legal
• Portuguese (PT): bonzinho - tipo simpático
• Chinese (Simplified): 老好人 - 好好先生
• Chinese (Traditional): 老好人 - 好好先生
• Hindi: बहुत अच्छा आदमी
• Arabic: الرجل الطيب
• Bengali: অতিধার্মিক ছেলে - ভালো ছেলে
• Russian: мистер хорошист - пай-мальчик
• Japanese: いい人（皮肉を込めて） - お人好し
• Vietnamese: anh chàng tốt bụng - người hiền lành
• Korean: 착한 남자 - 호구(비격식)
• Turkish: iyi çocuk - hanım evladı
• Urdu: اچھا لڑکا (جو سب کو خوش رکھنے کی کوشش کرے)
• Indonesian: pria baik-baik - cowok baik (kadang terlalu baik)

Example Sentences

Tom is always the Mr. Nice Guy who helps everyone at work.

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Nobody dislikes the Mr. Nice Guy in our group.

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Being the Mr. Nice Guy can be exhausting sometimes.

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I'm tired of being the Mr. Nice Guy—from now on, I'm putting myself first.

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No more Mr. Nice Guy—it's time to set some boundaries.

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People sometimes take advantage of a Mr. Nice Guy without realizing it.

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