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straw man

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straw man
a weak proposition posited only to be demolished by a simple countering argument. So you can knock down your own straw man! Big deal. The question is how can you deal with real problems.
See also: man, straw


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The Wizard was also most heartily welcomed by the straw man, who was an important personage in the Land of Oz.
 
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