He was nothing but a man of straw when it came to making tough decisions.
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His arguments were as weak as straw, making him a man of straw in the debate.
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He was often seen as a man of straw due to his weak leadership skills.
Idiomatic Expressions for man of straw
Phrase: to set up a man of straw
Meaning: to create a false or weak opponent in order to easily defeat them
Usage: The politician set up a man of straw to make himself look better in comparison.