a one-man band

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a one-man band

an organization in which one person does all the work or has all the power

Usage notes: A one-man band is a musician who performs alone and plays several instruments at the same time.

It's basically a one-man band. He designs, prints and sells the T-shirts himself. Its critics say that the company has become a one-man band in recent years.

See also: band

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